Head of Finance

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join a successful SME group of businesses. With combined turnover in excess of £6m and further growth projected, the business is looking for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of financial governance, streamline processes, and support the senior management team in driving performance.

This is a rare role for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys being in the detail, but also influencing decision-making at board level.

• Full financial governance across two trading businesses, working closely with the MD and Group Finance Director.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, board packs, and attendance at board meetings.

• Hands-on responsibility for core finance processes, including journals, reconciliations, and occasional invoice postings.

• Review and improve costing processes.

• Lead and evaluate the finance team, quickly assessing resource requirements and implementing changes where necessary.

• Oversee intercompany transactions and contribute to group cashflow management.

• Support the MD as a commercial partner – including contract costing, financial analysis, and client-facing discussions where appropriate.

• Drive improvements through automation, with a particular focus on Sage 200 and streamlining reporting.

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and consultants.

• Help prepare the business for a potential sale in the near future through robust reporting, controls, and process enhancements.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in an SME environment, ideally manufacturing or product-based.

• Strong technical grounding combined with commercial acumen.

• Comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.

• Experience with costing, trade finance, invoice discounting, and Sage 200 would be highly advantageous.

• Naturally proactive, detail-orientated, and capable of building strong working relationships at all levels.

• Lead finance across two growing SME businesses.

• Work directly with an ambitious MD and Group FD.

• Shape and improve the finance function – from systems to staffing.

• Competitive salary package of £65,000 – £70,000.

• Be part of an exciting journey as the business prepares for its next stage of growth.