Head Of Finance

Pertemps Cardiff; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

On-site gym

Employee referral scheme

Bonus programme

Job summary

Pertemps Cardiff is seeking an experienced Head of Finance in Cardiff to lead the finance function across multiple business areas. This senior role involves working with senior management and the board to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support future growth.

The role is hands-on and strategic, with responsibilities across budgeting, reporting, controls, and team leadership. A strong accounting background and commercial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience with oversight of multiple business areas.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience overseeing finances across group entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function across the business.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor profitability, financial performance and working capital.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial advice to support business decisions.
• Present financial information and updates directly to board members.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and control costs.
• Support business planning and future growth.
• Lead, manage and develop the finance team.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication to non-finance

Job description

Head of Finance

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Cardiff

Monday - Thursday 8am -5pm and Friday 8am - 4pm

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Head of Finance to join an established and growing business in Cardiff.

This is a key senior position offering a varied, hands-on role with responsibility for overseeing the finance function across multiple business areas. Working closely with senior management and the board, you will play an important part in driving financial performance, improving processes and supporting future business growth.

Main Duties

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function across the business.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor profitability, financial performance and working capital.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial advice to support business decisions.
• Present financial information and updates directly to board members.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and control costs.
• Support business planning and future growth.
• Lead, manage and develop the finance team.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on finance professional who combines strong accounting knowledge with excellent commercial awareness.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a senior finance position.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience overseeing finances across multiple businesses or group entities.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate financial information confidently to non-finance professionals.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach.
• The confidence to take ownership and drive improvements.

Benefits

• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Company events.
• On-site gym facilities.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Bonus

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, influential role where you can take ownership of the finance function, work closely with senior leadership and make a real difference to business performance.

If you have the experience and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.