Head of Finance

Rubicon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance to join a manufacturing business with a global reputation. This hands-on role involves delivering financial performance, leading a high-performing team, and driving strategic decisions. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with senior finance experience in SMEs and possess strong technical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 along with various benefits, including private medical cover and employee volunteering days.

Benefits

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Private medical cover & health cashback plan

Birthday and long service vouchers

Employee volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting skills.
• Senior finance experience in an SME or mid-sized business.

Responsibilities

• Delivering accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs, and board reports.
• Managing cash flow, payroll, and cost control.
• Driving systems and process improvements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Head of Finance Poole £70,000

Are you a commercially astute finance leader ready to shape the future of a growing SME? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where your insight drives strategic decisions? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal Head of Finance position, reporting directly to the MD.

Join a purpose-driven manufacturing business with a global reputation for innovation and quality. As Head of Finance, you ll lead a small, high-performing team and play a key role in driving financial performance, process improvement, and long-term growth.

As Head of Finance, you will benefit from:

• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Private medical cover & health cashback plan
• Birthday and long service vouchers
• Employee volunteering day
• Autonomy to shape the finance function
• Strategic influence at board level
• A collaborative, values-led culture

As Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs, and board reports
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
• Managing cash flow, payroll, and cost control
• Overseeing compliance, audit, and financial controls
• Driving systems and process improvements (SAP Business One)
• Supporting strategic planning and investment decisions

As Head of Finance, your experience will include:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel and a systems-orientated mindset
• Senior finance experience in an SME or mid-sized business
• Strong technical accounting and reporting skills
• Proven leadership of a small finance team
• Commercial acumen and confident stakeholder communication

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber at Rubicon for more information.