Head of Finance - Part Time

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on clarity, precision, and quietly keeping everything running like clockwork behind the scenes. You'll be responsible for the full suite of financial operations - from reporting and forecasting to compliance and team management - with direct exposure to leadership and a real opportunity to influence commercial decisions.

Client Details

Genuinley exciting business! Growing SME automotive company, amazing owners, near Liss.

Description

• Overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis

• Managing month-end processes to ensure everything's on time, accurate, and audit-ready

• Delivering reliable financial statements aligned with UK accounting standards

• Maintaining rolling cash flow forecasts and tracking working

• Collaborating closely with operational leads to monitor costs and drive profitability

• Reporting directly to the Financial Controller

• Managing all statutory and tax obligations - Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, and filings

• Acting as the main contact for external advisors and accountants

• Strengthening financial controls and helping to shape internal policies

• Providing strategic insights and financial recommendations to senior leadership

• Implementing and managing ERP systems as part of wider operational improvements

• Leading and mentoring a small finance team, and overseeing Payroll, VAT, and Management Accounts

• Handling commercial insurances and supporting other business-critical activities

Profile

• Strong experience in SME finance leadership
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Advanced Microsoft excel skills
• Proven ability to manage the finance function independently
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP software
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident communicator

Job Offer

£70,000 - £90,000

Pro rata, 2 - 3 days in office (fully officed based for those days)

25 days + BH

Pension