Head of Finance

Axon Moore; Burnley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading SME in Burnley is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function, manage a dynamic team, and support strategic financial goals. The successful candidate will possess a suitable accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) and strong management accounting skills. Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a salary of £75,000-£80,000 plus benefits, with a focus on on-site work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong management accounting expertise is essential.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with non-financial stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset to drive organizational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Report into the Managing Director and take ownership of the finance function.
• Directly lead a dynamic finance team.
• Oversee financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Communicate financial performance to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Assist with the annual audit process.
• Support integration of future mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Management accounting expertise

Cash flow management skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Job description

Head of Finance

£75,000-£80,000 plus Benefits

Burnley – On‑site working

Axon Moore is pleased to be exclusively partnering on a search for a new Head of Finance opportunity in the Lancashire area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established, reputable and market‑leading SME in the Burnley area. The successful candidate will partner with the Managing Director and be part of the SLT, with the goal of supporting the successful delivery of the aspirational Financial Strategy over the next couple of years.

The remit of this role will be broad and progressive as you will be heavily involved in the day‑to‑day financial operations as well as managing a small yet driven finance team. You will take ownership of the policies, procedures and processes of the finance function to ensure an effective control environment; providing key strategic information to the MD and external partners, to inform decision‑making and drive business performance.

This role requires a driven, self‑starter who has strong management accounting expertise, exceptional cash flow management skills, and a collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Report into the Managing Director, taking full ownership for the finance function
• Direct leadership of a small but dynamic team
• Oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations of the company, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Communicate financial performance and other key messages to senior leadership and operations teams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards
• Drive process improvements, efficiencies and controls
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders across the business
• Support the External Auditors with the completion of the annual audit
• Support in the integration of further M&A

Qualifications

• Suitable qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders
• Strategic mindset and ability to drive ongoing improvement across the organisation

If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch and submit your CV to Jessica Coleman in the Axon Moore Lancashire office.