Head Of Finance

IPS Finance; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function. The role involves managing financial control, reporting, and compliance while supporting business planning. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly accounts, overseeing statutory accounts, and mentoring team members. Required skills include strong financial reporting, budgeting experience, and leadership abilities. The position offers full-time commitment and the chance to make an impact in the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience is essential.
• Strong experience in financial reporting and budgeting is required.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Contribute to budgets, forecasts, and business planning.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation for relevant entities.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger operations.
• Support for tax compliance including VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Administer monthly payroll and pension.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.

Skills

Strong financial reporting and analytical skills

Experience in budgeting and financial planning

Excellent organisational and leadership abilities

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience

Confident communicator able to present financial information clearly to stakeholders

Job description

A UK manufacturing business with an international customer base is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function. The company supplies specialist products and has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.

This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial control, reporting, and compliance, while supporting business planning and decision-making. The role includes managing and developing a small finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Contribution to budgets, forecasts, and business planning
• Oversight of statutory accounts preparation for relevant entities
• Management of purchase and sales ledger operations
• Support for tax compliance including VAT, Corporation Tax, and P11Ds
• Monthly payroll and pension administration
• Mentoring and developing team members

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
• Confident communicator able to present financial information clearly to stakeholders

If you are interested in this Financial Controller opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.