Head of Finance

Matchtech; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Finance. This role involves leading a finance team, managing accounting operations, and providing financial insights for decision-making. Ideal candidates have a strong background in finance leadership, particularly within the highways, construction, or civil engineering sectors. Applicants should be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified and proficient in finance systems like Xpedion.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee daily accounting activities, produce monthly management accounts.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, manage the full audit process.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Finance systems proficiency

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

Tools

Xpedion

Job description

Head of Finance

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a team and oversee all core accounting operations. This role suits a hands‑on finance professional with strong leadership skills and a background in highways, construction, or civil engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all tasks.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including invoicing, reconciliations, cash flow management, and fixed assets.
• Produce monthly management accounts, payroll costings, and performance reports.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the full audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Act as system super‑user (Xpedion), driving process improvements and automation.
• Provide financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.
• Proficiency with finance systems (Xpedion desirable).
• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified.

Benefits

• Lead a dynamic finance function within a respected organisation.
• Broad exposure across financial operations.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
• Competitive benefits package.

If you’re an experienced finance leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a leadership role in the highways sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team.