Head of Finance & Risk

Head of Finance & Risk6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (TTP) £85-90k plus benefits Nottingham (Hybrid)A well-established UK business with international links is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a clear opportunity to transition into a permanent role.This is a senior fixed-term appointment, joining at a key point in the organisation's development, providing stability and leadership across finance, tax and governance. The role will suit a commercially minded, technically strong finance professional who is comfortable operating at board level and taking ownership of a broad and impactful remit.The RoleWorking as part of the senior leadership team, you will take end-to-end responsibility for the UK finance function, leading a capable team and acting as a trusted adviser to both internal and external stakeholders.Key elements of the role include:

• Providing strategic financial leadership across reporting, control and compliance
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and performance review processes
• Owning financial risk management, internal controls and governance frameworks
• Acting as the senior point of accountability for UK tax compliance, including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) responsibilities
• Managing relationships with auditors, advisers, banks and group stakeholders
• Supporting improvement initiatives across finance and the wider business
• Leading, developing and supporting the finance team through the contract period

About YouYou will be a senior-level finance professional with the confidence and credibility to operate in a complex environment and provide clear, pragmatic guidance to stakeholders.You are likely to bring:

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Head of Finance / Finance Director / equivalent)
• Strong technical expertise across financial control, tax and governance
• Experience of statutory reporting, audit and UK regulatory compliance
• Exposure to SAO and company secretarial responsibilities or operating within a robust tax governance framework
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach and the ability to add value quickly in a fixed-term role
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior, board-visible role with genuine responsibility and influence
• Clear transition to permanent potential
• Broad remit spanning leadership, governance and oversight
• £85-90k plus benefits
• Nottingham-based with hybrid working

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