Head of Finance

• Overseeing monthly management reporting and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Supervising all ledger maintenance and ensuring accuracy across the finance function.
• Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting and tariff-setting process.
• Supporting the development of profitability and performance reporting.
• Assisting with the year-end audit process and company tax submissions.
• Managing, mentoring and developing a team of finance officers and a commercial accountant.
• Ensuring continuity of service, process improvement, and effective cover across the team.
• Acting as the key point of contact for all management and financial reporting.
• Working closely with the CFO to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Deputising for the CFO as required and presenting to executive and board-level stakeholders.
• Supporting financial governance for additional group entities and insurance arrangements.
• Contributing to digital transformation and the improvement of reporting workflows.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience in a commercial environment. They will have proven leadership skills and experience managing a finance team. Strong financial reporting, budgeting and control experience is essential, along with a proactive and analytical mindset. High-level communication skills and a collaborative, results-driven approach are required. Experience with digital tools and reporting automation would be advantageous. A basic police clearance will be required for this position due to the nature of the role.