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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 

If you’re looking for a Head of Finance role where you can genuinely shape the future of a fast‑growing business – without drowning in politics or layers of process, this might be the one.

First things first – the package:

• Salary: £58,000 – £68,000
• Car Allowance: £5,400 per annum
• Bonus: Up to 12.5%
• Matched Pension: 6.5%
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days office)
• Summer working pattern (early Friday finish April–August)

This organisation is a values‑led brand, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation. Culturally, the business is modern, flexible and people-first. The kind of company where high performance and wellbeing aren’t mutually exclusive.

They operate a simple group structure, with revenue split between entities in the UK and US. Automation and systems improvement are major priorities for the next 12–18 months, so this isn’t a “steady state” job – there’s genuine transformation to deliver.

This is a key appointment reporting into the FD, leading a small but developing finance team. And let’s be clear: this isn’t a hands-off, purely strategic role. They’re looking for someone who’s just as comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail as they are influencing leadership.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the finance function day to day, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, year-end and consolidated group reporting.
• Manage and develop the finance team, building strong controls, accountability and a data-driven performance culture.
• Oversee AP/AR operations, ensuring ledger accuracy, credit control effectiveness, fraud prevention and strong working capital discipline.
• Own full balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, intercompany, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Take responsibility for cashflow forecasting, weekly payment runs, banking facilities and short-term liquidity management.
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting cycles, strengthening KPIs and providing commercial insight to leadership.
• Ensure compliance across accounting standards, VAT, and audit requirements (UK & US).
• Drive systems and automation improvements, enhancing reporting speed, accuracy and operational efficiency.

What you’ll need: 

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong SME background with hands-on FC/HoF-level experience.
• Track record of improving controls, reporting frameworks and cash optimisation.
• Comfortable balancing operational detail with commercial partnering.

This is an opportunity to join a growing brand with a strong reputation and clear purpose, as well as a genuinely positive culture, and the opportunity to shape processes, systems and team structure.