Head of Finance

Core3 | B Corp™; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

An international business in Bristol is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial operations and strategy. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management, along with collaboration across functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP. This position offers a competitive salary of £70-85k plus a performance-based bonus with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Proven experience in financial leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of auditing and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial leadership and reporting for the UK business.
• Manage monthly management accounts and budgeting processes.
• Oversee treasury and multi-currency cash flow.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

3+ years in a senior finance leadership role

Strong technical background

Experience with multi-currency cash flow

Confident using ERP systems (ideally SAP)

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Base pay range

Head of Finance

Bristol │ £70-85k + bonus │ Hybrid working

Core3 are delighted to partner with a high-growth, international business to recruit a Head of Finance opportunity based in Bristol. Our client is a thriving, forward-thinking business with international links and a growing UK presence. Known for delivering high-value projects with precision and professionalism, the team combines technical excellence with a collaborative, can-do culture.

This is a hands-on senior leadership opportunity to drive change, influence strategy, and strengthen both the finance and IT functions. You\'ll join a business that values initiative, embraces continuous improvement, and empowers its people to challenge the norm and shape the future.

How you\'ll make an impact

This is a pivotal role leading finance across the UK business. As a strategic partner to the executive team, you\'ll be responsible for financial leadership, insight-driven reporting, and commercial risk management.

• Own the monthly management accounts process, providing timely and insightful reporting.


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost challenge initiatives across the business.


• Manage statutory reporting, annual audit, and compliance with IFRS and group standards.


• Oversee treasury, FX exposure, and multi-currency cash flow.


• Drive margin protection and risk management across projects ranging from £500k-£5m.


• Deliver accurate, visual dashboards and business KPIs to influence decision-making.


• Lead and evolve the IT function to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and alignment with global infrastructure.


• Optimise the use of SAP ERP across finance and operations.

What we\'re looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).


• 3+ years in a senior finance leadership role.


• Strong technical background, including audit, IFRS, and statutory reporting.


• Experience with multi-currency cash flow, FX, and treasury.


• Commercially minded with proven budgeting and forecasting experience.


• Confident using ERP systems (ideally SAP).


• Comfortable leading cross-functional projects and managing change.


• Experience in project-led, international businesses is a bonus.

What you\'ll get in return

• Performance-based bonus


• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• A collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, while supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to [e-mail] // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.