Head of Finance
8 days ago
Norwich
Head of Finance Location: Norwich Sector: Financial Services A newly created Head of Finance role has arisen within a profitable, scaling financial services business. The company is entering an exciting phase of growth, investment and operational evolution, and requires a high-calibre individual to shape the finance function, strengthen controls and provide genuine commercial insight at board level. There is a clear and realistic progression route to Finance Director / CFO as the organisation continues to grow. The Role: Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of the finance function across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: • Production of accurate monthly management accounts and performance reporting, • Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and forward financial planning, • Cashflow and liquidity management, • Strengthening internal controls, governance and financial processes, • Oversight of statutory accounts and management of the external audit relationship, • Supporting funding requirements, capital planning and strategic growth initiatives, • Enhancing systems, reporting capability and automation, • Leadership and development of two Accounts staff., • Whilst transactional processing is handled within the team, you will need to be comfortable overseeing activity in a busy, data-driven setting., • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, • Strong background in financial management, reporting and controls, • Previous team leadership experience, • Preferably experience operating within a fast-paced, transactional environment, • Confident leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow processes, • Commercially minded, with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders, • Strong Excel and modelling capability; experience with BI/reporting tools is advantageous. Ideally already using LLM’s. There is a clear and realistic pathway to progression into a Finance Director / CFO role as the business continues to grow. This role would suit an ambitious Head of Finance seeking broader exposure, or a strong number two ready to step into a visible, commercially influential position within a secure and expanding organisation. Please apply online or contact Sam Holt at Big Sky Additions for further information.