Head of Finance

Hozelock Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health cash back plan

Life assurance

Onsite parking (free)

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts

WFH one day per week

Job summary

Hozelock Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the finance function and provide strategic direction from our Birmingham area offices. This pivotal role includes undertaking Company Secretary duties and ensuring robust governance across the organisation.

You will partner with the Board and executive team to shape strategy, drive budgeting and forecasting, manage cash flow and risk, lead the finance team, and support growth initiatives and acquisitions as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience at Head of Finance or senior financial leadership level.
• Experience in manufacturing industry is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen to influence decisions.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and business performance management.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of financial controls, corporate governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for Board level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the company’s financial strategy.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial risk.
• Oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Improve financial systems, controls and processes.
• Manage statutory accounts, audits, tax and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with departments to improve financial performance.
• Present results and insights to the Board and senior stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Support growth initiatives, acquisitions and investments.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Shape the Financial Future of Our Business

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the finance function, driving business performance, and providing strategic financial direction to support continued growth and profitability.

As a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping business strategy, improving operational performance, and ensuring robust financial governance across the organisation.

In addition to leading the finance function, the successful candidate will undertake the role of Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and acting as the primary liaison with Companies House.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Hozelock’s financial strategy in line with business objectives.


• Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.


• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.


• Ensure effective cash flow management, working capital control, and financial risk management.


• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.


• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and processes.


• Manage statutory accounts, audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.


• Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and accountability.


• Present financial results, forecasts, and business insights to the Board and senior stakeholders.


• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team.


• Support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, investment appraisals, and commercial projects as required.

About You

• We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader with a manufacturing industry background, who combines strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach.

Essential Requirements

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).


• Proven experience operating at Head of Finance, or senior financial leadership level.


• Experience within the manufacturing industry. (Essential)


• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions.


• Experience leading financial planning, analysis, and business performance management.


• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong knowledge of financial controls, corporate governance, and compliance.


• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities.


• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence presenting at Board level.

Desirable

• Experience within FMCG operations.


• Experience supporting business transformation and growth initiatives.


• Exposure to ERP implementation or finance system improvements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus package


• One day per week WFH (Four days onsite in Sutton Coldfield)


• Company pension scheme


• Health cash back plan


• Life assurance


• Discounted staff shop
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives


• Free onsite parking (with EV chargers)


• EV salary sacrifice scheme

Why Join Us?

At Hozelock, we’ve been helping people nurture their gardens for generations. From innovative watering solutions to trusted gardening tools, our products are designed to make growing easier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. But behind every great product is a great team. We’re a company that values curiosity, craftsmanship and collaboration, where ideas are encouraged, expertise is shared, and people are empowered to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about quality, innovation and being part of a business with a proud heritage and an exciting future, Hozelock could be the place for you.

Hozelock is proud to be an inclusive employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.