Head of Finance

Your New Company

Join a forward-thinking business with a deep history. This company is built on a commitment to community, sustainability, and brand innovation, continuously making a positive impact across loyal markets. Here, people are seen as the organisation's greatest asset, and this award-winning organisation strives to create an environment where you can thrive and grow.

Your New Role

In this senior leadership position as the Head of Finance for a key business division, you'll drive the financial strategy and shape the financial planning, analysis, and control across the operation. You will:

• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management and ensure clear, effective communication of our financial and commercial performance.
• Lead a dedicated finance team and influence the overall business agenda.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, three-year plans, and weekly P&L performance.
• Play a critical role in business planning, performance reporting, and key transformative projects.
• Work both onsite and remotely, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) with a solid third-level background in business/finance preferably.
• 5-7 years in a senior financial leadership role, with proven experience in strategic planning, transformational change, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional data analysis skills with keen technical acumen, including financial modelling, forecasting tools and preferably data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong commercial insight, operational focus, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, combined with the ability to build and nurture high-performing teams.

What You'll Get in Return

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic leadership team shaping the strategic future of a thriving business.
• A role that challenges and rewards in equal measure, where proactive contributions lead to tangible impact.
• A supportive, hybrid working environment that values personal development and agile responses to change.
• The chance to collaborate with a diverse team and develop future finance leaders within the organisation.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click Apply Now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today. If this position isn't the perfect match for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.This advert provides an engaging summary of what you can expect, and invites you to take the next step in advancing your career in a truly impactful financial leadership role.

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