Head of Finance
il y a 3 jours
Walsall
Head of Finance - Walsall - £80,000-£100,000 + Package Location: WalsallSalary: £80,000-£100,000 per annum + package Robert Walters are currently supporting a rapidly growing SME in their recruitment of a Head of Finance. You will play a central role in shaping the foundations of the business-introducing robust financial processes, embedding project accounting discipline, improving cashflow management, and partnering closely with operational teams to challenge assumptions and ensure financial accuracy across all projects. This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, project-driven environments and is comfortable dealing with industrial stakeholders. You will be hands on in the day-to-day running of the finance team while simultaneously helping build out the business Key Responsibilities • Full ownership of month-end processes, management accounts, and reporting., • Update and maintain weekly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow reporting., • Lead cashflow forecasting, advising the business on working capital and risk., • Build and embed strong financial controls across the business., • Own project accounting across all live and upcoming projects., • Challenge internal delivery teams on their numbers, assumptions, and forecasts., • Monitor project margins, risks, and commercial performance., • Ensure revenue, cost, and WIP recognition are accurate and timely., • Negotiate and manage terms with customers and suppliers., • Lead financial discussions with stakeholders - driving agreements and negotiating cost efficiencies., • Support implementation of a new P/O system and ensure adoption across the business., • Manage a small finance team of two; mentoring and developing the team., • Set up processes and build a scalable finance function as the company grows,, • Work with the sales team during tendering to ensure projects are priced correctly and commercial risks are understood., • Act as a business partner to the leadership team, challenging every financial decision with data-driven rationale. What We're Looking For • A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial control experience., • Exposure to project accounting is essential., • Someone risk-averse, commercially aware, and confident dealing with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors., • Experience building or strengthening financial controls and processes., • Proven ability to work hands-on while supporting strategic growth initiatives., • A natural challenger who can confidently question operational teams and improve financial accuracy.