The Opportunity
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join a successful SME group of businesses. With combined turnover in excess of £6m and further growth projected, the business is looking for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of financial governance, streamline processes, and support the senior management team in driving performance.
This is a rare role for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys being in the detail, but also influencing decision-making at board level.
Key Responsibilities
* Full financial governance across two trading businesses, working closely with the MD and Group Finance Director.
* Preparation of monthly management accounts, board packs, and attendance at board meetings.
* Hands-on responsibility for core finance processes, including journals, reconciliations, and occasional invoice postings.
* Review and improve costing processes.
* Lead and evaluate the finance team, quickly assessing resource requirements and implementing changes where necessary.
* Oversee intercompany transactions and contribute to group cashflow management.
* Support the MD as a commercial partner – including contract costing, financial analysis, and client-facing discussions where appropriate.
* Drive improvements through automation, with a particular focus on Sage 200 and streamlining reporting.
* Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and consultants.
* Help prepare the business for a potential sale in the near future through robust reporting, controls, and process enhancements.
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in an SME environment, ideally manufacturing or product-based.
* Strong technical grounding combined with commercial acumen.
* Comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.
* Experience with costing, trade finance, invoice discounting, and Sage 200 would be highly advantageous.
* Naturally proactive, detail-orientated, and capable of building strong working relationships at all levels.
Why Apply?
* Lead finance across two growing SME businesses.
* Work directly with an ambitious MD and Group FD.
* Shape and improve the finance function – from systems to staffing.
* Competitive salary package of £65,000 – £70,000.
* Be part of an exciting journey as the business prepares for its next stage of growth.
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