Head of Finance

Rutherford Briant; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm in Colchester is seeking a qualified Head of Finance to drive financial transformation and support business growth. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership on strategy and managing financial operations. The ideal candidate should be ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified with over 5 years in senior finance roles. This position offers a salary between £60,000 - £65,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary of £60,000 - £65,000

Hybrid Working 2/3 days on-site

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior finance roles.
• Proficient in finance systems and people management.

Responsibilities

• Support business growth through sound financial systems and modelling.
• Collaborate on strategy, planning, and funding for initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of annual accounts.
• Present financial updates to the Board and Committees.
• Manage internal controls, audits, and compliance.
• Provide management accounts and KPIs for decision-making.
• Oversee pensions, insurance, and investment strategies.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Act as Company Secretary and ensure regulatory submissions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Compliance management

Risk management

Education

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified

Job description

Are you a commercially driven qualified Head of Finance looking to drive transformation across a high growth organisation?

A widely known company based in Colchester are looking for a Head of Finance to work alongside the senior leadership to help facilitate growth, identify financial strategy and evolve the accounting function.

As a Head of Finance you will:

• Support business growth through sound financial systems, modelling, and risk management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategy, planning, and funding for new initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, payroll sign-off, and preparation of annual accounts.
• Present financial updates and recommendations to the Board and Committees.
• Manage internal controls, audits, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide management accounts, KPIs, and cash flow reports to inform decision-making.
• Oversee pensions, insurance, and investment strategies.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Act as Company Secretary and ensure all regulatory returns are submitted on time.

As a Head of Finance you will get:

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid Working 2/3 days on-site
• Flexible Working

As a Head of Finance you will need:

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified accountant with 5+ years in senior finance roles.
• Strong leadership, strategic, and financial modelling skills.
• Proficient in finance systems and people management.
  
  Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.