Head of Finance
Employer Location Berkshire, Reading, England Salary - per annum + 65000 Closing date 15 Apr 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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SME | Dual Site (Reading & High Wycombe)£65,000 + BenefitsReporting to the Managing Director
I'm supporting a growing, well‑established SME that is looking to appoint a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead their finance function across two key sites: Reading and High Wycombe. This is a pivotal role within the business, working closely with the MD to drive financial performance, strengthen reporting, and support strategic decision‑making during an exciting period of growth.
The RoleAs the new Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of the finance function, leading a small team and ensuring the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and forward‑looking insight. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being truly embedded in an SME operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Full management of day‑to‑day finance operations across both sites
2. Leading and developing the finance team
3. Monthly management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting
4. Cashflow management and financial planning
5. Business partnering with the MD and operational stakeholders
6. Improving systems, controls, and processes
7. Supporting strategic business initiatives and investment decisions
8. Ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and high‑quality financial governance
About YouWe're looking for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, multi-site SME environment. Ideally, you'll bring:
9. Experience in a standalone or finance role within an SME
10. Strong management accounting and financial control experience
11. The ability to work across sites and build relationships at all levels
12. A commercial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
13. Qualified, part-qualified or QBE - all backgrounds considered if experience is strong
Why Join?
14. A genuinely influential position with direct access to the MD
15. Autonomy to shape the finance function
16. A friendly, down-to-earth SME culture
17. Competitive salary of £65,000
18. A role with variety, impact, and long-term opportunity
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
19. Corporate Governance
20. Credit Control
21. Part-Qualified Accountant
22. Payroll
23. Public Practice Accounting
24. Public Services Accounting
25. Senior Finance – Qualified
26. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
27. Tax & Treasury
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