Our client is a leading independent engineering firm based in Pembroke Dock, with a turnover in excess of £30 million. The business is in a strong financial position and operates with no external debt. As the organisation continues to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to work closely with the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. The Opportunity This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the Finance and HR functions and supporting the wider business with high-quality financial insight and governance. The successful candidate will take ownership of these functions while developing the finance capability to support continued growth and operational excellence. Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide effective financial stewardship of the business, ensuring robust financial control, governance, and compliance at all times. Lead the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including purchase ledger, payroll, cash flow management, and general accounting activities. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, board reports, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, working closely with senior stakeholders to align financial plans with business objectives. Ensure full statutory compliance, including year-end accounts, audit processes, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting. Drive the development and improvement of financial systems and processes, including system implementations, automation, and improved use of data. Develop and enhance management information (MI) to provide meaningful insight into business performance, project profitability, and cost control. Act as a finance business partner across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial analysis, project reporting, and commercial insight. Play an active role in business decision-making, including investment appraisal, pricing, margin analysis, and client-facing financial discussions where appropriate. Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and HR teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development. Take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost control, and value creation across the business. Experience Required Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience. Proven experience working as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance within an SME environment. Demonstrable experience of financial system implementation and process improvement. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute at a strategic level. High personal standards with core values of integrity, honesty, trust, confidentiality, and professionalism.