Head Of Finance

Reed; Enfield; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established business is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance function in North London. This pivotal role involves shaping financial strategy and driving performance while managing a team and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in senior finance roles, particularly within manufacturing or FMCG sectors. The position offers a salary up to £118,000 per annum and opportunities to significantly impact the company's growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity for impact

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial acumen.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

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.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

ERP systems

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance

Location: North London

Salary: £95,000 – £118,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity: An established business is seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Head of Finance to 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.