Head of Finance
Hertfordshire | Hybrid | Full-Time
Big brand presence. Small company agility. Real commercial impact.
Are you a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a growing, entrepreneurial business?
Do you enjoy being close to the numbers, the stock and the decisions that genuinely shape performance? If you have built your career in smaller, fast-moving companies and have strong experience working with stock, this is an opportunity to step into a highly influential leadership role.
About Our Client
Our client is a globally recognised company with a strong brand heritage and international reach.
* Operating across 60 global territories
* Approaching its 40th year
* Strong online and in-store presence
With continued growth and scale ahead, our client is now seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Head of Finance to lead the finance function within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role – Head of Finance
This is a senior and highly influential role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also providing clear commercial insight at leadership level.
This is not a purely strategic or heavily delegated position. The successful candidate will bring a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves approach, working closely with operations and logistics to ensure strong financial control and effective decision-making. Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of Finance will take full ownership of the finance function, including payroll, systems, controls and external relationships.
Financial Management & Reporting
* Develop and lead the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with financial partners and investors
* Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow
* Lead annual sales forecasting, stock purchasing and budgeting processes
* Design and produce monthly MI packs and KPIs
* Weekly and monthly sales analysis and reporting
* Maintain the 3-year financial forecasting model
* Maintain sales and stock flow forecasting models
* Treasury management and cashflow reporting
* Oversee the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors
* Oversee and control the annual stock take
* Statutory reporting
* Oversee company IT facilities and manage external IT support providers
Cost Control & Commercial Insight
* Maintain detailed oversight of costs across the business
* Provide clear, actionable commercial insight to support decision-making
* Identify and implement opportunities for cost efficiency and margin improvement
Stock & Operations Collaboration
* Work closely with operations and logistics on stock control, valuation and forecasting
* Ensure accurate inventory reporting and alignment between finance and operational data
* Support continuous improvement of stock management processes and controls
Requirements
About You
* Has worked in a small or mid-sized company environment
* Has strong, hands-on experience with stock and inventory-led businesses
* Is commercially focused and confident operating at leadership level
* Enjoys being embedded in the business rather than operating at arm’s length
* Wants genuine ownership, autonomy and influence
Why Join?
* A senior leadership role with real visibility and impact
* A growing international business with strong brands and ambitious plans
* An entrepreneurial culture where finance is a true business partner
* The opportunity to shape and scale the finance function during an exciting growth phase
Benefits
Salary: up to £80K