Job Description
Head of Finance
Location Honiton (On-Site)
Salary £65,000 - £70,000
About the Company
You’re a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys being embedded in the wider business, partnering with senior stakeholders and helping drive operational performance.
You may already be operating at Head of Finance level or be a strong Financial Controller ready to step into a broader leadership role.
We’re looking for someone practical, hands-on, and confident leading a finance function within an SME environment — someone who can balance strong financial control with commercial insight and continuous improvement.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior finance position with a clear progression pathway. You’ll lead the day-to-day accounting function, working closely with the Managing Director and Finance Director to provide insight, control, and direction.
It’s a hands-on leadership role where you’ll not only oversee operations but also contribute to the wider strategy of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading the finance team to deliver accurate and timely accounting operations.
• Overseeing financial ledgers, reconciliations, VAT, payroll, and transactional processes.
• Producing monthly management accounts and supporting reporting to senior leadership.
• Managing cash flow, supplier payments, and credit control activities.
• Business Partnering with stakeholders to provide key financial information and strategic insight.
• Supporting audits and working closely with external accountants.
• Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
• Developing and mentoring the finance team to build capability and performance.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy taking ownership and being at the centre of a business’s financial operations. You’re someone who combines strong technical skills with a practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.
This role would suit someone ready to step up or already operating at a senior level who wants a clear route to Finance Director.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Experience in leading a finance function within an SME or growing business
• Strong management accounts, cashflow forecasting, and financial reporting experience
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a finance team
• Hands-on approach across transactional and operational finance
• Experience improving processes, controls, and reporting
• Confident partnering with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Commercially minded with the ability to support wider business decision-making
• Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Why You’ll Love This Role
• A genuine leadership role with influence across the business.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes.
• Supportive team culture with long-term career development to become a future Finance Director.
To apply, send your CV to jm@tribuspeople.com or reach out for a confidential chat on 01392 873813