Head of Finance

Artis Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Artis Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Head of Finance to own the finance function, lead a team of five, and partner with the board on strategic financial direction. Based on the M4 corridor between Bridgend and Cardiff, this role goes beyond traditional controls and emphasizes business partnership and proactive financial insight.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years in industry finance, combining technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership to

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with a track record in finance leadership.
• Experience leading a finance function or broad finance remit.
• Experience in commercial finance, governance, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to the finance team; build capability, drive performance and accountability.
• Ensure robust financial reporting, management accounts, controls and processes.
• Oversee financial risk management, statutory obligations and tax compliance.
• Maintain high standards of governance, compliance and internal control for transparency.
• Turn complex data into insights, evaluate opportunities and drive profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

October 2, 2026 • Vale of Glamorgan • Permanent

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys combining strategic influence with hands‑on financial oversight?

We’re looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function, lead a talented team of five, and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s financial performance and future direction. Based M4 corridor between Bridgend and Cardiff this role is far more than a traditional financial control position. You’ll be a trusted business partner to the board and SLT, bringing financial insight, commercial challenge and strategic thinking to key business decisions.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Provide clear direction to the finance team, developing capability, driving performance and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Ensure robust financial reporting, accurate management accounts, effective controls and strong financial processes.
• Oversee financial risk management, statutory obligations and tax compliance, ensuring the business remains protected and compliant.
• Maintain high standards of financial governance, compliance and internal control, supporting transparency and sound decision-making.
• Turn complex financial data into meaningful insight, evaluating business opportunities, challenging assumptions and identifying opportunities for improved profitability and growth.

You’ll be an experienced finance professional, ideally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), with a proven track record of leading a finance function or managing a broad finance remit. You’ll combine technical financial expertise with commercial curiosity, leadership capability and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who looks beyond the balance sheet, understands what drives business performance and enjoys making a tangible impact.

This is a chance to lead a close-knit team, influence strategic decisions and take genuine ownership of the financial direction of the business. If you’ve got 5+ years experience in an industry based finance role and you’re ready to move beyond reporting the numbers and start shaping what happens next we’d love to hear from you.