Finance Leader & Strategy Partner

Michael Page; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Finance based in Crawley to lead the finance team, oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires strong leadership, expert knowledge of financial controls, and the ability to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders; ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred.

Competitive salary £80,000–£90,000, permanent role, based in Crawley.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in managing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and financial controls.
• Ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Provide financial insights and advice to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Strategic advice

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Finance based in Crawley to lead the finance team, oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires strong leadership, expert knowledge of financial controls, and the ability to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders; ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred.

Competitive salary £80,000–£90,000, permanent role, based in Crawley.