Head of Finance

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Part-time Head of Finance role based in Exeter, Devon, offering strategic leadership with hands-on management of the financial function. Up to 20 hours per week across 3–5 days, with autonomy and influence at board level.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant and a track record in budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance. Flexible, permanent position with pro-rata salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience leading finance function and senior stakeholder communication.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee cash flow, modelling and scenario planning.
• Review management accounts and financial performance.
• Deliver clear reporting and insights to the Board and senior leaders.
• Maintain governance, controls and compliance.
• Oversee VAT, audits and external advisers.
• Mentor the Assistant Accountant and support the function.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Financial modelling

Management accounts

Strategic thinking

Presentation to stakeholders

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Head of Finance
Exeter, Devon
Part-time: 20 hours per week
£70,000 per annum pro-rata

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join their growing team on a part-time, permanent basis. This opportunity offers up to 20 hours per week, with the flexibility to work across 3-5 days to suit the successful candidate's requirements.

This Head of Finance role offers a strategic yet hands-on opportunity for a qualified finance professional to lead the organisation's financial function, providing clear commercial insight, strong financial governance, and trusted advice to senior stakeholders and the Board. The position offers genuine autonomy and strategic influence, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a flexible, part-time leadership position within a growing organisation.

The responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, forecasting and longer-term financial planning
• Oversee cash flow, financial modelling and scenario planning
• Review management accounts, reconciliations and financial performance
• Deliver clear financial reporting and insight to the Board and senior leadership
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance and governance processes
• Oversee VAT, statutory requirements, audit preparation and external advisers
• Mentor and support the Assistant Accountant, ensuring high standards across the function
• Provide financial insight across operational planning, commercial opportunities and key projects

The candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven senior-level finance experience within a varied and commercially focused environment
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, modelling, cash flow and management accounts
• Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance audiences
• Strategic, commercially aware and detail-focused, with strong Excel or finance systems capability

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