Head of Finance

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization in the finance sector is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a dynamic finance function. You will manage a team, oversee daily operations, produce financial reports, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, technical accounting knowledge, and is ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified. This role offers professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.
• Proficiency with finance systems (Xpedion desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a finance team.
• Oversee daily accounting activities.
• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Lead month-end and year-end close.
• Manage the full audit process.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Act as system super-user (Xpedion).
• Provide financial insight for decision-making.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Compliance experience

Proficiency with finance systems

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

Tools

Xpedion

Job description

Head of Finance

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a team and oversee all core accounting operations. This role suits a hands‑on finance professional with strong leadership skills and a background in highways, construction, or civil engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all tasks.

• Oversee daily accounting activities including invoicing, reconciliations, cash flow management, and fixed assets.

• Produce monthly management accounts, payroll costings, and performance reports.

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage the full audit process and liaise with external auditors.

• Prepare VAT and CIS returns and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

• Act as system super‑user (Xpedion), driving process improvements and automation.

• Provide financial insight to support commercial and operational decision‑making.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.

• Strong team leadership and communication skills.

• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.

• Proficiency with finance systems (Xpedion desirable).

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified.

Benefits:

• Lead a dynamic finance function within a respected organisation.

• Broad exposure across financial operations.

• Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

• Competitive benefits package.

If you're an experienced finance leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a leadership role in the highways sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team.