Head of Finance
Location: Leeds
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Car & Excellent Bonus & Benefits
We’re exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, Yorkshire-based business that is entering an exciting new phase of growth. The company has built an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service, and now seeks a dynamic and commercially minded Head of Finance to join the senior leadership team.
This is a highly visible role, reporting at Board level and offering the opportunity to make a real impact on both the strategic direction and day-to-day performance of the business. You’ll be responsible for leading the Finance function, driving financial performance, and acting as a trusted partner across operations and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the Finance team, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and best-in-class processes.
* Own management accounts, board reporting, and KPIs, delivering actionable insights that influence decision-making.
* Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling to support strategic growth plans.
* Provide commercial challenge on pricing, investment cases, and profitability to maximise returns.
* Manage cashflow, funding requirements, and relationships with external stakeholders.
* Oversee audit, payroll, pensions, and compliance while driving process and system improvements.
* Act as a visible business partner, contributing to strategic and operational discussions at SLT and Board level.
About You:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
* Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.
* Strong technical background with commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
* Hands-on, personable, and credible with the ability to influence at Board level.
* Experience working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where pace and adaptability are key.
This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving Yorkshire-based organisation, where you’ll play a central role in shaping the business and contributing to its continued success.
If you’re looking for a role that blends financial leadership with commercial influence in a fast-paced, ambitious environment — we’d love to hear from you.