Head of Finance

Benjamin Edwards; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity backed business in Grimsby seeks an Interim Head of Finance for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will lead finance operations, managing a team of about 12. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. The position demands a qualified accountant with experience in high-growth environments, ready to make an immediate impact. Competitive salary of £80k-£100k is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in high growth or private equity backed business.
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance or Financial Controller.
• Ability to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance activities including month-end and management accounts.
• Manage and develop a finance team of around 12.
• Improve reporting timelines and data accuracy.
• Strengthen financial controls and best-practice processes.
• Partner with operations and leadership for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Data quality management

Mentoring

Financial controls

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance (6 months, temporary)

Location- Grimsby

Salary - £80k-£100k

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance for a rapidly growing, private equity backed business. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced finance leader to take ownership of a busy finance function, ensuring operational stability while driving meaningful improvements across reporting, controls, and data quality. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced, evolving environments and can quickly add value during a period of change and upcoming transformation. As Interim Head of Finance, you will have full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the finance function, leading a team of approximately 12 and acting as a key partner to the Finance Director and wider leadership team.

The role of Head of Finance

• Own and lead all finance activities, including month‑end close, stat accounts, management accounts, cashflow, and balance sheet control
• Manage, mentor, and develop a finance team of around 12
• Improve reporting timelines, accuracy, and overall data quality
• Strengthen financial controls and embed best‑practice processes
• Support the Finance Director on commercial, strategic, and value‑creation initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders across operations and the wider Group
• Prepare the business for future growth and private equity driven milestones

The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Finance

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience of high growth or PE backed business
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or in a similar senior finance role
• Background in private equity backed or high‑growth businesses
• Available at short notice and able to make an immediate impact

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.