Head of Finance

The CFO HQ; England; Remote; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking a Head of Finance in Suffolk to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning, while driving financial insight and strategic support for the leadership team.

You will partner with executives to improve decision-making, develop robust financial models and investment appraisals, and lead a high-performing finance team in a fast-evolving organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with accounting qualification.
• Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or financial leadership roles.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams and driving positive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver meaningful financial insight and performance analysis.
• Partner with operational and executive stakeholders across the business.
• Develop financial models, business cases and investment appraisals.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems and processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Business partnering

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Head of FinanceAccounting / Finance,Head of FinanceOctober 5, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Suffolk* Posted 17 hours ago* £66,000 per annum + Competitive Salary + Excellent BenefitsWebsite**CV-Library**For an ambitious finance leader, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.Our client is seeking a commercially minded and forward-thinking Head of Finance to join their senior finance team. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines strategic planning, business partnering and financial stewardship, offering the chance to influence key decisions and help shape the future direction of a successful and evolving organisation.Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you will lead the financial planning agenda, providing insight, challenge and guidance that supports sustainable growth, effective decision-making and long-term success.### What You'll Be DoingThis is far more than a traditional finance role. You will be at the heart of the organisation, helping leaders understand performance, identify opportunities and navigate future challenges.Key responsibilities will include:Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processesDelivering meaningful financial insight and performance analysisPartnering with operational and executive stakeholders across the businessDeveloping financial models, business cases and investment appraisalsDriving continuous improvement across reporting, systems and processesSupporting strategic initiatives and organisational change programmesLeading and developing a high-performing finance teamBuilding a culture of accountability, collaboration and commercial thinkingAbout YouWe're keen to speak with qualified finance professionals who combine strong technical expertise with an engaging and collaborative leadership style.You are likely to bring:A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or financial leadership rolesExcellent analytical and financial modelling skillsThe ability to influence, challenge and build relationships with senior stakeholdersA proactive and solutions-focused approachExperience leading teams and driving positive changeA passion for using financial insight to support better business decisionsMost importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, can communicate complex information clearly and thrives in an environment where your ideas and expertise can genuinely make a difference.Why Join?This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important function within a respected organisation. You'll be empowered to shape processes, influence decision-making and contribute to the achievement of ambitious long-term goals.In return, you'll find a supportive leadership team, an inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organisation.Interested?For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch