Head Of Finance

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function in Enfield. The successful candidate will lead and manage a finance team, provide strategic financial insight, and ensure compliance with regulations. A competitive salary package of £95,000 – £118,000 is offered, along with benefits including 28 days holiday and company pension scheme.

Benefits

Eligible for company auto-enrolment pension scheme

28 days holiday including Bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG sectors.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Experience with financial transformation projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide strategic financial insight to the board and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Partner with operational teams to support commercial decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Lead on cash flow management, working capital optimization, and cost control initiatives.

Skills

Strategic financial insight

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting knowledge

Commercial acumen

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Head of Finance

Location: EnfieldSalary:£95,000 – £118,000 per annum

Benefits:

• Eligible for company auto-enrolment pension scheme (Company contribution of 3% of qualifying earnings)
• 28 days holiday including Bank holidays
• Free on-site parking

Contract Type:Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An established business is seeking a commercially astute and strategically mindedHead of Financeto lead its finance function. This is a pivotal role within the senior leadership team, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide strategic financial insight to the board and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Partner with operational teams to support commercial decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Lead on cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and cost control initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial transformation projects is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package up to £118,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.