Head of Finance
Job Description:
About the job
We're looking for a high-performing Head of Finance to lead the commercial and financial strategy for a £200 million business portfolio within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
This is a key leadership role partnering directly with the Managing Director to drive performance, improve margins, and enable smart, scalable growth. You'll own the numbers, lead a high-impact finance team, and ensure excellence in financial control, governance, and strategic insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Full P&L ownership, forecasting, and financial leadership for a £120m+ business unit
- Strategic business partnering with the MD and senior stakeholders
- Lead financial planning, risk management, and commercial analysis
- Identify margin improvement and cost-saving opportunities
- Champion automation, digital tools, and data-led decision making
- Drive contract performance, cash flow, and working capital
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team
What I'm Looking For
- Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with significant post-qual experience
- Strong commercial finance background with a proven track record of driving performance
- Exceptional business partnering and leadership skills
- Comfortable working at pace, solving problems, and influencing change
- Experience in multi-site, service-based businesses (Facilities Management or infrastucture a bonus)
- Confident using finance systems and analytics tools (SAP, Cognos, etc.)
You will have the chance to join a fast-moving organisation with big ambitions. This is your chance to shape the financial future of a major business area, influence key decisions, and play a pivotal role in long-term growth. If you're ready to step up and make a real impact I want to hear from you.
£90000 - £115000 / year
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