Head of Finance
6 days ago
Bromsgrove
We are supporting a well-established, privately-owned business operating within a project-driven environment to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a key leadership appointment offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function and play a visible role in supporting ongoing growth. The role will suit a commercially aware and hands-on finance leader, typically an experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager looking to step into a broader position with greater influence. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading and developing a small finance team, • Ownership of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, • Cashflow management and working capital optimisation, • Supporting senior leadership with financial insight and performance analysis, • Strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting systems, • Overseeing statutory compliance including VAT and sector-specific requirements, • Partnering with operational teams to improve project and business profitability The successful candidate will be: • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), • Experienced within a project-based, contracting or operational environment, • A confident communicator able to work closely with non-finance stakeholders, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced SME setting, • Motivated by the opportunity to influence change and drive improveme...