Head of Finance

Head of Finance (6 months, temporary)

Location- Grimsby

Salary - £80k-£100k

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance for a rapidly growing, private equity–backed business. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced finance leader to take ownership of a busy finance function, ensuring operational stability while driving meaningful improvements across reporting, controls, and data quality. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced, evolving environments and can quickly add value during a period of change and upcoming transformation. As Interim Head of Finance, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, leading a team of approximately 12 and acting as a key partner to the Finance Director and wider leadership team.

The role of Head of Finance

• Own and lead all finance activities, including month-end close, stat accounts, management accounts, cashflow, and balance sheet control
• Manage, mentor, and develop a finance team of around 12
• Improve reporting timelines, accuracy, and overall data quality
• Strengthen financial controls and embed best-practice processes
• Support the Finance Director on commercial, strategic, and value-creation initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders across operations and the wider Group
• Prepare the business for future growth and private equity–driven milestones

The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Finance

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience of high growth or PE backed business
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or in a similar senior finance role
• Background in private equity–backed or high-growth businesses
• Available at short notice and able to make an immediate impact

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.