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Head of Finance

Counted Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Walsall, West Midlands WS4 1PL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Head of Finance for a fast-growing logistics and technology business, offering a salary of £70,000 to £90,000 per year.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance role and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or possess strong FC experience.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing all financial functions, providing strategic insights to the Board, and developing financial strategies for sustainable growth.
  • The role offers a pathway to becoming Finance Director within 12 to 18 months, along with flexible working arrangements and a supportive work culture.
  • The position is hybrid, based in Walsall, and emphasizes leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

About the Business

We are recruiting a fantastic opportunity as a Head of Finance for a fast-growing logistics and technology business. This is a great opportunity to play a key role within overseeing all financial aspects of the business. This role has a route to becoming Finance Director within the next 12 to 18 months.

Main Duties:

As a Head of Finance, your main duties include:

  • Direct and oversee all financial functions—budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow—ensuring they align seamlessly with the company’s long-term objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors and executive leadership, delivering clear, data-backed insights to guide strategic decisions and future planning.
  • Design and execute comprehensive financial strategies that promote sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
  • Deliver precise, timely monthly management accounts, financial statements, and performance dashboards for senior decision-makers.
  • Assess current financial processes and systems to pinpoint enhancement opportunities, leading the integration of innovative solutions such as AI-powered tools, automation, and strategic outsourcing.
  • Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and other financial stakeholders to secure optimal outcomes.
  • Inspire, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and continuous learning.
  • Strengthen and monitor financial controls, systems, and processes to minimise risk and protect financial integrity.

Location / Office / Culture

This role offers a hybrid split with their offices being based in Walsall. The role itself reports into a high ambitious and supportive owner, who you will partner to help grow the business.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or strong FC experience
  • Experience in a senior finance role
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Why Join the business

  • A route to FD in 12/18 months
  • Fantastic overall benefit
  • Flexible working
  • An innovative working environment

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

Ref: DT53038

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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