Head of Finance

Line Up Aviation; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business near Stansted is seeking a proactive Head of Finance to lead the finance function. You will manage financial activities, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have finance leadership experience, be proficient in Sage 200, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, with flexible hours including alternate Fridays off.

Benefits

Alternate Fridays off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or engineering environment.
• Strong background in management accounts, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident in leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger, invoices, and statements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and HMRC reporting.

Skills

Finance leadership

Sage 200 proficiency

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Aerotrac

Job description

Overview

Seeking a proactive Head of Finance to lead the finance function of a growing engineering business near Stansted. Reporting directly to senior management, you will take ownership of financial activities, ensure compliance, and provide clear, accurate reporting to support decision-making. You will manage one team member and will drive process improvement in a dynamic SME environment.

Role

Head of Finance

Location

Near Stansted, Essex

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours

Week 1: Mon–Thu 07:30–17:00, Fri 07:30–13:30; Week 2: Mon–Thu only, 07:30–17:00. Average of 39 hours per week.

Work Authorization

Applicants must already hold the right to live and work in the UK without any future need for sponsorship.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger, invoices, and statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and HMRC reporting.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Drive efficiency improvements in systems and processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or engineering environment.
• Proficient in Sage 200
• Knowledge of Aerotrac software would be advantageous.
• Strong background in management accounts, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident in leading a small team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly.

Additional Information

• Alternate Fridays off.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately. Due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.