Hands-on Head of Finance | Growth & Strategy Lead

The CFO HQ; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Hertford is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to lead day-to-day financial operations across a group of businesses, manage a small team and work directly with the owners, with support from a part-time CFO.

This is a hands-on role with room to grow, focused on margins, cash flow and performance by area. You will drive the annual budget and reforecasts, while ensuring audit, tax and compliance are maintained.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with SME experience.
• Hands-on experience producing management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Experience managing people and developing a small team.
• Ability to explain financials to owners and managers in plain English.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with cloud accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and produce management accounts and board reports.
• Oversee reporting across multiple entities, including intercompany balances.
• Lead annual budget, reforecasts, cash flow and working capital.
• Take responsibility for year-end, audits, tax and compliance.
• Develop and manage the finance team and improve processes.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Cloud accounting systems

Automation tools in finance

Job description

The CFO HQ in Hertford is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to lead day-to-day financial operations across a group of businesses, manage a small team and work directly with the owners, with support from a part-time CFO.

This is a hands-on role with room to grow, focused on margins, cash flow and performance by area. You will drive the annual budget and reforecasts, while ensuring audit, tax and compliance are maintained.