Head of Finance

Speyhawk Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is looking for a Head of Finance. This key role requires a Chartered Accountant with expertise in construction finance to lead the finance function and drive operational excellence. The position offers significant growth potential, with a defined pathway to board-level responsibilities within 18-24 months.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Senior Chartered Accountant, experienced in construction finance.
• Demonstrated ability to work at board level in £30-100m business.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership to the Board of Directors.
• Oversee financial operations including payroll and reporting.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Risk management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

Head of Finance | Finance Director Designate

Basic salary £100,000 plus Bonus / Profit Share + Car/or allowance £650 p/m + Pension & Private Health

A leading UK building contracting organisation working on prestigious projects throughout the South East is seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Head of Finance to lead its finance function through continued growth and operational excellence.

This is a senior executive role for a chartered accountancy professional who is looking to develop their career to a board/director level role within a defined period and structured personal development programme. This role should be looked at as stepping stone into a CFO/FD role within the next 18 – 24months will command a significant increase in salary and profit share incentives inline with additional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and insight to the Board of Directors.
• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance across the organisation.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting, scenario planning, and robust working capital strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including payroll and statutory reporting.
• Lead and mentor the Finance team, embedding a culture of accountability and commercial support.
• Manage relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Uphold strong corporate governance and ensure full compliance with financial regulations.

What we are looking for:

• A senior, Chartered Accountant, or senior Financial Controller looking to step up with a background in construction, contracting, or engineering ideally. We will consider candidates from outside the industry if they feel suited.
• A technical understanding of construction finance, project accounting and industry-specific compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and contributing at board level in a £30–100m turnover business.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced, operational environments.
• A confident communicator with strong leadership presence and commercial acumen.

The salary quoted is a guide and at our clients discretion and we are open to discussions, so please do not hesitate to contact Jamie Pearson, Director.

Please upload your CV below or apply in strict confidence through our website quoting the reference: Head of Finance JP984

Employment Type

Full-time

Construction

Job Location

Wheatsheaf House
39 High Street
Wheathampstead
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 8BB