Head of Finance
Location: Castle Donington
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits
Potential for Permanent Appointment
Are you a commercially minded Head of Finance who enjoys building, improving and influencing rather than simply reporting numbers?
This is a rare opportunity for a Head of Finance to join a growing £20m turnover business at a pivotal stage in its journey. With ambitious growth plans, investment in systems and a leadership team committed to continuous improvement, the successful Head of Finance will have the opportunity to shape the finance function, improve business performance and play a key role in the next phase of growth.
Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of Finance will be far more than a traditional finance leader. This role is about providing insight, driving better decision making, improving processes and helping the wider business operate more effectively. The Head of Finance will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring finance becomes a true commercial partner to the business.
Responsibilities
- Leading the finance function and taking ownership of all management reporting activities
- Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts
- Delivering meaningful commercial analysis, insight and recommendations to support decision making
- Developing and improving management information packs, KPIs and performance dashboards
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities across the group
- Supporting strategic planning and long‑term business growth initiatives
- Driving improvements in financial controls, governance and reporting processes
- Maximising the effectiveness of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- Managing cashflow forecasting and working capital reporting
- Overseeing statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes
- Working closely with operational teams to improve financial understanding across the business
- Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Supporting acquisitions, integrations, refinancing activities and other strategic projects
- Developing the capability and structure of the finance team as the business grows
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the COO and wider leadership team
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience operating as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance leader
- Strong management accounting, reporting and financial control experience
- Ability to provide commercial insight rather than simply financial reporting
- Experience working within growing SME or mid‑sized businesses
- Strong ERP systems experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
- Experience improving processes, controls and reporting frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Comfortable working within a changing and evolving business environment
- Proactive, hands‑on and naturally curious approach
What’s On Offer
£70,000 - £80,000 salary, a 6‑month fixed term contract with the opportunity for a permanent role and the chance to shape and develop the finance function.
