Head of Finance

TipTopJob; Immingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance organization in Immingham seeks a Head of Finance to lead a transformative period. This role requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to implement robust processes. Candidates should hold a full accountancy qualification and have experience in managing finance teams through change. The position offers visibility at Group level with potential for career progression, in a fast-paced environment that fosters impact and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunity to reshape finance function

Visibility at Group level

Progression potential

Fast-moving environment

Qualifications

• Full accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is required.
• Experience leading a finance team through change or rapid improvement is preferred.
• Technical strength combined with commercial acumen is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team through change and improvement.
• Establish robust financial processes and reporting standards.
• Deliver accurate and timely management information.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Processes

Commercial Acumen

Direct Communication

Proactive Mindset

Education

Full accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Location

Immingham

Salary

£100,000 per annum + benefits

Vacancy Type

Interim (6 months contract)

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for a medium-sized, ambitious business moving through a significant period of change. With strong backing at a senior finance level and a clear vision for the future, we are recruiting for a Head of Finance who can step in, take control, and drive the finance department into a new phase of excellence. Reporting directly to the senior Finance Leadership team, this is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in transformation. As Head of Finance, you will stabilise, strengthen, and modernise the finance function, putting in place the structure, processes, and discipline needed for the business to scale confidently. We are not just looking for a steady pair of hands; we need someone who can hit the ground running, bring energy, and take ownership of a department that is ready for change.

What's on offer to the Head of Finance

• A genuine opportunity to reshape and elevate the finance function
• Visibility at Group level and a strong platform for progression
• A leadership team that values decisive action and fresh thinking
• A fast-moving environment where impact is seen quickly

The role of Head of Finance

• Leading the finance team through a change and improvement period
• Establishing robust financial processes, controls, and reporting standards
• Delivering accurate, timely management information and commentary
• Driving operational efficiency and introducing best-in-class practices
• Supporting the senior leadership team with Group reporting and consolidation
• Providing strong commercial insight to enable better decision-making
• Working closely with senior leadership to ensure finance is aligned with the wider strategy
• Challenging the status quo and raising performance standards across the department

The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Finance

• Full accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience leading a finance team through change, turnaround, or rapid improvement
• A balance of technical strength and commercial acumen
• High resilience, a direct communication style, and a proactive mindset
• A track record of implementing better processes, systems, and controls
• Confidence to challenge, influence, and lead from the front

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