Head of Finance

Paul Card Recruitment Ltd; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their internal finance function and support SME clients. This role offers the chance to shape finance operations, develop a capable team, and contribute to strategic growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current Head of Finance or Financial Controller ready for next step.
• Qualified with ACCA, ACA, CIMA or QBE.
• Experience with SMEs or multi-client settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including reporting and forecasting.
• Lead a small internal team and implement scalable systems.
• Act as senior finance contact for SME clients, delivering financial insights.

Skills

Commercially astute

Technically sound

Collaborative approach

Pragmatic approach

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage 50

Sage 200

Job description

A Unique Opportunity to Shape a Growing Business

Paul Card Recruitment have partnered with Atom Financial for several years and watched them evolve into a trusted, forward-thinking partner for ambitious SMEs- offering outsourced finance, forecasting, HR, and strategic support.

Now entering their next phase of growth, Atom is ready to appoint a Head of Finance who can lead the internal finance function, develop a capable team, and put in place the foundations that will allow senior leadership to focus fully on scaling the business.

What's in it for you?

This is a rare chance to join a business where your ideas will be valued, your leadership will make a visible impact, and your role will evolve with the company.

You'll be empowered to shape the way the finance function operates- leading delivery, developing people, and improving processes. It's a role with variety, visibility and real influence, supporting both the business internally and a portfolio of SME clients.

If you're looking for a leadership position that's both hands-on and strategic, with long-term progression built in, this could be your next step.

What you'll be doing

You'll manage Atom's day-to-day finance operations, from monthly reporting and forecasting to process development and financial control. Leading a small internal team, you'll set high standards and implement scalable systems that support growth.

You'll also act as senior finance contact for several SME clients- delivering meaningful insight, financial models, and plans that help them make confident decisions.

Crucially, you'll work closely with the MD and Commercial Director, becoming the steady hand that allows them to move out of operational delivery and focus on strategic growth.

About you

You may be a current Head of Finance, or a Financial Controller ready to take that next step. You're commercially astute, technically sound, and thrive in fast-moving environments where structure is still evolving.

You'll be qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or QBE with a solid track record), and confident using packages like Xero, Sage 50 and Sage 200. Experience with SMEs or in a multi-client setting will be a plus, along with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.

Apply Now!

We're proud to be supporting Atom Financial with this key appointment. If you're ready to take on a role where your leadership genuinely moves the needle, click 'Apply' we'd love to hear from you.