Head of Finance
| Job Type | Permanent full-time |
| Location | Bingham |
| Area | East Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Accounting and Finance |
| Salary | £45000 - £50000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | jp090326_1773077961 |
| Job Views | 16 |
- Description
- Role: Head of Finance
Location: Bingham
Salary: £45-50k
We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the business. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and COO, with responsibility for delivering robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational control.
This position offers a clear progression pathway to Financial Director for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:
Strategic & Commercial Leadership;
* Act as the financial lead for the organisation, advising the CEO and COO on financial strategy.
* Support business growth through robust financial planning and analysis.
* Provide commercial insight to inform key operational and investment decisions.
* Contribute to board-level reporting and strategic discussions.
Financial Control & Reporting;
* Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts.
* Oversee annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
* Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk.
* Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems, and processes.
Operational Oversight;
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll and VAT.
* Manage relationships with external auditors, accountants, and banking partners.
* Identify efficiencies and implement continuous improvement across finance processes.
Person Specification for Head of Finance:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role (Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar).
* Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
* Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
* Proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
Desirable;
* Experience in a growing SME environment.
* Experience leading or developing a small finance team.
If you feel the above Head of Finance specification matches your professional background, click apply.
