Head of Finance

Robert Half Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead their Finance function. This senior leadership role offers a salary between £75,000 and £95,000 per annum, along with a car allowance, bonus, and benefits. The candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence and influencing strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture within the finance team.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a finance leader, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong technical expertise and understanding of financial regulations.
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Control and Reporting teams.
• Embed a culture of high performance and accountability in the Finance function.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial reporting

Risk management

Job description

Robert Half is partnered with a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced finance leader to head up their Finance function. This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the finance function, drive operational excellence, and influence strategic decision-making.

The Head of Finance position will be based in Birmingham, offering a base salary between £75,000 and £95,000 per annum plus car allowance, bonus and other benefits. This role is based 5 days on site.

The Head of Finance is responsible ensuring effective operational delivery while shaping implementing strategic objectives of the organisation. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking, with accountability for compliance, risk management, and service excellence.

• Provide leadership to the Financial Control and Reporting teams, acting as the escalation point for all people and operational matters.
• Build and embed a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability across the Finance function.
• Lead and develop team leaders, ensuring effective line management, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Oversee compliance with all statutory, legislative, regulatory, and internal control requirements, including liaison with external auditors and regulators.

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