Head of Finance

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established services organisation in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance function and drive commercial performance. The role includes overseeing financial governance, budgeting, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and experience in senior finance roles. Benefits include a salary up to £80,000, hybrid working, career growth opportunities, and membership in the Senior Management Team.

Benefits

Salary up to £80,000

Hybrid working

Career growth

Exposure to high-profile projects

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role within a growing service-led or technology-enabled organisation.
• Ability to influence decision-making and challenge constructively.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify financial information for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and drive growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Provide commercial insight and analysis.
• Implement financial strategy to enhance profitability.
• Partner with senior leadership on business strategy and growth planning.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data analytics

Financial governance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

ERP platforms

Job description

A well-established and growing services organisation, now part of a larger international group, is seeking to appoint a commercially minded, tech-savvy Head of Finance. This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a business undergoing significant expansion across the UK, Ireland, and international markets.

The Head of Finance will lead the finance function, driving commercial performance while maintaining robust financial governance. The position carries substantial influence, partnering with senior leaders to support strategic decision-making, growth initiatives, and the development of scalable systems and processes.

The Role

• Lead the finance team, building a high-performing function that drives growth
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting
• Provide commercial insight and analysis, including pricing strategies, margin optimisation, and investment appraisal
• Shape and implement financial strategy that supports sustainable growth and enhances profitability
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, offering commercial insight, analysis, and constructive challenge
• Utilise data analytics and platforms such as Power BI to transform financial information into actionable business intelligence
• Partner with senior leadership on business strategy, operational decisions, and growth planning
• Manage statutory accounts, audit, compliance, and risk oversight
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, decision-ready insights for stakeholders

The Person

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a growing service‑led or technology‑enabled organisation
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision‑making and challenge constructively
• Confident with data analytics, dashboards, financial systems, and automation tools (e.g., Power BI, ERP platforms)
• Hands‑on, adaptable professional able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify financial information for varied audiences

The Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000
• Hybrid working
• Be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), shaping strategy and decisions
• Career growth in a fast‑growing, internationally expanding organisation
• Work with modern systems, dashboards, and data tools
• Exposure to high‑profile projects and strategic initiatives
• Collaborative, supportive culture with focus on development

To apply for this Head of Finance job please click on the link below or contact Laura Haggan to discuss in the strictest confidence.