Head of Finance

Accountable Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech-led business in Chester is looking for a seasoned Head of Finance for a 12-month interim contract. This senior position offers full ownership of financial control, strategic planning, and the opportunity to implement best-in-class finance processes. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in senior finance roles and excellent communication skills. Hybrid working arrangements are available, making this a flexible and autonomous leadership role.

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in senior finance roles, ideally Head of Finance or Finance Director.
• Proven financial leadership in a SME, tech or services-based business required.
• Strong systems background is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of financial control, planning and forecasting.
• Deliver monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning.
• Set up and own financial policies, controls and systems.

Skills

Financial control

Budgeting and forecasting

Strategic financial planning

Compliance and reporting

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems management

Job description

Job Title :

Head of Finance - Interim 12-Month Contract

Location : Chester (Flexible)

Salary :

Competitive / Market-aligned - very flexible

Overview

A dynamic and innovative tech-led business is seeking a seasoned Head of Finance to lead the finance function through a 12-month fixed-term period. Based in Chester, the role offers flexible working arrangements and a truly senior position as the number one finance leader in the company. Ideal for an experienced, commercially minded finance professional ready to steer strategic financial activities and drive growth.

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract, with potential for extension
• Flexible, market-competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Fully autonomous finance leadership role
• Opportunity to embed best-in‑class finance processes in an agile business

The Role

As Head of Finance , you will :

• Take full ownership of financial control, planning and forecasting
• Deliver monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning
• Ensure compliance across taxation, statutory reporting and Companies House filings
• Manage external audit and liaise with auditors where required
• Set up and own financial policies, controls and systems
• Provide insightful analysis and financial guidance to the executive team
• Potentially oversee a small finance team or external support resource

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Significant experience in senior finance roles - ideally Head of Finance, Finance Director or equivalent
• Proven financial leadership in a SME, tech or services-based business
• Strong systems background : experience implementing or managing financial systems
• Commercial, strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Able to work autonomously and drive finance transformation