Head of Finance

RECfinancial; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic business in Leicestershire is looking for a Head of Finance to lead the central finance team and provide strategic oversight. This role requires a highly capable accountant and leader with a track record of commercial insight and team development. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) and offer a consistent career progression. The position offers a competitive salary range of £95,000 to £125,000 with benefits including a premium electric car and a bonus.

Benefits

Premium electric car

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced in financial leadership roles such as Finance Director or Financial Controller.
• Technically adept accountant capable of spotting commercial opportunities.
• Demonstrated decision making and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the central finance team and ensure robust governance.
• Manage operational and process improvements.
• Oversee balance sheet control and working capital management.

Skills

Financial oversight

Team leadership

Operational improvements

Commercial acumen

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Job description

RECfinancial is partnering with a historic Leicestershire based business in the appointment of a Head of Finance to be based at its Leicester office.

Due to the role's location, the business is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby, Northamptonshire and Coventry / Warwickshire.

Leading the business from a finance point of view, the role reports directly to the CEO and will work closely with the CEO, The Board and the Owners.

The role will lead several business areas from a group perspective. Responsibilities will include leading the central finance team, strategic oversight across the group companies, support board level decision making and ensure governance and controls across the group are robust and appropriate.

Day to day tasks will include team management and development, operational and process improvements, balance sheet control, working capital management, long range planning, consolidated year end accounts, capex and supporting the family office.

The role will also include acquisition integration.

The business is highly profitable and does not stand still in its operating market. There is constant change in the business and opportunities to add value.

The role would best suit an experienced Financial Director / Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance. You will be a highly technically capable accountant and leader, whilst also having the oversight and understanding to spot commercial opportunities for the business. You will be a great leader and be able to develop and grow your team.

The ideal candidate will be qualified in either the ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification and have a CV that demonstrates your decision making, career growth and value that you would bring to the role.

The business is keen to hire a candidate who has a consistent CV, is on an upward career curve and is looking for a long term role with a company with a solid background and history.

The role has a salary range of between £95,000 and £125,000 and the benefits include a premium electric car and a bonus.