Head Of Finance

Hamilton Woods; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business in East Midlands is looking for a Head of Finance, offering a salary of £80,000 - £85,000. The role entails financial leadership, commercial insight, and team management in a remote setting with multi-site travel. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with strong commercial finance backgrounds and leadership experience. This position supports strategic decision-making and drives operational performance in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in relevant finance roles.
• Experience managing multi-site or divisional teams.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to drive financial performance.
• Oversee internal controls and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a finance team.

Skills

Commercial finance expertise

Leadership capabilities

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance — £80,000 - £85,000 • Remote with travel to multi sites • Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused and strategically minded Head of Finance to join a multi-site UK division of a leading international business. This role offers full responsibility for financial control, commercial insight, strategic support, and leadership of a high-performing finance team. You will act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the Divisional Managing Director and Leadership Team, driving performance and supporting key decision-making across a fast-paced, high-growth business.

• Key Responsibilities
• Strategic & Commercial Finance
  • Partner with senior leadership to drive profitability and operational performance
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes
  • Deliver high-quality commercial analysis, business insight, and risk/opportunity identification
  • Support business development, pricing strategies, and contractual negotiations
  • Provide financial input on key projects, including M&A activity and integration
• Financial Control
  • Oversee internal controls, financial processes, and compliance with internal standards (incl. SOX)
  • Lead financial reporting, cash flow management, and balance sheet oversight across all sites
  • Manage audits and implement improvements across systems, controls, and reporting structures
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, coach, and develop a regional/divisional finance team
  • Align team structure to business goals and embed a culture of continuous improvement
  • Promote collaboration between finance, operations, and commercial teams

Role Requirements

• Essential:
  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 5+ years PQE
  • Proven track record in commercial finance, FP&A, and financial control roles
  • Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing multi-site or divisional teams
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on, "can-do" approach
  • Comfortable working under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Full UK driving licence
• Desirable:
  • Experience in FMCG, distribution, wholesale, or multi-site operational environments
  • Background in supporting acquisitions and post-deal integration

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to (url removed).