Head of Finance
Employer Location Bournemouth, Dorset, England Salary - per annum Closing date 9 Sep 2025 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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Your New Company
Join a dynamic, owner-managed professional services firm with a global footprint and a reputation for representing some of the world's most iconic brands. Headquartered in Bournemouth, this business blends creativity with commercial excellence, driven by a diverse and collaborative team. With over 50 years of heritage and a track record of significant EBITDA growth in recent years, the company is financially secure and ambitious. They are seeking a commercially astute Head of Finance to help shape the next phase of their journey.
Your New Job
This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the MD and working closely with the board. You'll be a strategic partner, driving financial performance and enabling data-led decision-making across the business. There is scope for the role to be 4-5 days per week for the right person, there can be some flexibility on hours/days as needed.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles with precision and insight
2. Developing pricing models and profitability analysis to support client and project-level decisions
3. Enhancing commercial awareness across the business through proactive financial leadership
4. Driving systems and process improvements to support scalability and efficiency
5. Managing statutory reporting, audit, and compliance with HMRC and regulatory bodies
6. Overseeing payroll and pensions, ensuring smooth and compliant operations
7. Leading and mentoring a small, high-performing finance team
What You'll Need to Succeed
You'll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in a fast-paced, service-led environment. You'll bring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with a passion for driving growth and innovation. Experience in consultancy, marketing, or professional services sectors will be highly advantageous.
What You'll Get in Return
8. Competitive salary & benefits package includes the below:
9. 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, rising from 1 year of service to 25 days + 8 bank holidays
10. Hybrid working available after probation (Up to 2 days from home per week)
11. Free parking and subsidised gym membership
12. Life assurance (4x salary)
13. A collaborative, people-first culture with regular social events, including a summer party
14. The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a business where you will have real autonomy
What to Do Next
If you're ready to take on a strategic finance leadership role in a thriving consultancy, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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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:
15. Corporate Governance
16. Credit Control
17. Part-Qualified Accountant
18. Payroll
19. Public Practice Accounting
20. Public Services Accounting
21. Senior Finance – Qualified
22. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
23. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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