Head of Finance

Head of Finance

upto £85,000 plus generous bonus and Benefits/Healthcare

Our client offers Hybrid working

Our client is a well respected established Manufacturing business who have a newly created role for Head of Finance based at their Nottingham offices. This will be a interesting role with the H o F accountable for both the integrity of the Group's financial foundations and the design of its future financial architecture.

Reporting to the owners and the board this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced qualified Accountant who wants to work for a company which genuinely values their employees. This role would suit a commercially driven individual who enjoys business partnering and wants to drive the commercial performance of the business.

The company are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Finance to lead the financial operations and drive organisational growth. The Head of Finance will translate the Group's 2027 to 2032 vision into a clear, financially modelled roadmap, ensuring sustainable growth, strong cash management, disciplined investment, and margin improvement across the various Groups businesses.

This senior leadership role requires a dynamic individual with extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and services. The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring the organisation's fiscal health aligns with its strategic objectives. A strong background in management and organisational skills is essential to lead our finance team effectively and support sustainable development. You will have worked in both a Corporate and SME environments as this business has growth plans and operates across three business units and intends scaling up to business significantly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organisational goals and growth initiatives
• Produce a full Management Accounts Pack for the board
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Manage financial accounting processes ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Lead the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses for executive management and stakeholders
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial risks to optimise organisational stability
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial planning with operational needs
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to enhance their performance and professional growth
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial services

Experience

• Proven management experience within a senior financial leadership role, ideally as Head of Finance or equivalent
• Experience of managing cash in a growth or capital sensitive environment
• Lead investment appraisal (automation, warehouse, systems, acquisitions)
• Model funding strategy and refinancing options.
• Strong background in both financial control and FP&A
• Experience of building long-range financial models.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence organisational strategy
• Strong organisational skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities effectively
• Experience in preparing detailed financial reports for diverse audiences including boards and external regulators
• Relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent are highly desirable

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a strategic finance professional eager to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and organisational acumen necessary to help our client grow the business.

Our client offers a great working environment within a really interesting role and a supportive SLT team.