Head of Finance

ACCA Careers; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Life assurance (10x)

Pension

Holiday entitlement 25 days + BH

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Job summary

ACCA Careers' client, a profitable UK distribution and technical solutions business, is seeking a No.1 finance leader in Gloucester. You will partner with the MD to drive performance, deliver robust financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

You'll lead a market-facing finance function, enhance controls and MI, support growth projects (including acquisitions) and challenge senior stakeholders with commercial insight.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/ACMA or equivalent.
• Proven finance leadership experience in a commercial business.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data.
• Experience in stock-intensive, operational or supply chain-led environments.
• Strong understanding of financial control, reporting and business partnering.
• Systems and process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function with accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes.
• Improve financial controls, reporting capability and management information.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive business performance.
• Lead finance systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee inventory, margin and working capital performance.
• Support growth projects, including potential acquisitions.
• Advise senior stakeholders and the leadership team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Systems improvement

Forecasting & budgeting

Supply chain experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead the finance function as the No.1 finance professional in a growing, investor-backed business. Partner closely with the MD to drive performance, improve commercial insight and support the next phase of growth.

Client Details

Our client is a profitable and growing UK distribution and technical solutions business, recognised as a trusted partner within its sector. Backed by long-term investors, the company offers an entrepreneurial environment and a clear growth agenda.

Description

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes.
• Improve financial controls, reporting capability and management information.
• Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to drive business performance.
• Lead finance systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee inventory, margin and working capital performance.
• Support business growth projects, including potential acquisition activity.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and the leadership team.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent).
• Proven finance leadership experience within a commercial business.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and challenge performance data.
• Experience within stock-intensive, operational or supply chain-led environments.
• Strong understanding of financial control, reporting and business partnering.
• Systems and process improvement experience.
• Confidence to influence senior stakeholders and provide constructive challenge.
• Collaborative leadership style with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach.
• Commercially astute, inquisitive and driven by continuous improvement.
• Looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance and growth.

Job Offer

• £80,000 - £90,000 basic salary, with flexibility for an outstanding candidate.
• Quarterly bonus scheme (£10,000 potential annual earnings).
• Private medical, 10x life assurance and enhanced pension.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Potential car allowance.
• Genuine Finance Director opportunity with autonomy, visibility and influence.
• Key leadership role within an ambitious, investor-backed growth business.
• Opportunity to drive change, support acquisitions and shape the future direction of the company.