Head Of Finance

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance recruitment firm based in Lancaster is seeking a Head of Finance. This pivotal role involves leading the finance function through a period of growth, ensuring stability, and implementing strategic improvements. The ideal candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification, significant leadership experience, and a proactive approach to managing change. A competitive salary of up to £80K is on offer along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to lead a key function

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, change-oriented environments.
• Strong technical finance expertise with team leadership skills.
• A calm, proactive approach to managing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Function, ensuring stability and clarity.
• Oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Deliver process improvements for better efficiency.
• Streamline workflows to eliminate complexity.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team.

Skills

Technical excellence

Strategic acumen

Exceptional communication skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Location: Lancaster
Salary: c 75-80K

An ambitious and forward-thinking business based in Lancaster is seeking a Head of Finance to lead, stabilise, and transform its finance function during a pivotal stage of growth. This critical leadership appointment will suit a commercially astute, hands-on finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys delivering both strategic and operational impact.

The Role

Reporting directly to the MD, the Head of Finance will play a central role in shaping the financial strategy and day-to-day operations of the business. You will:

• Lead the Finance Function: Provide day-to-day leadership across the team, ensuring stability, clarity, and continuity.
• Own Key Financial Operations: Oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Deliver Process Improvements: Assess current finance processes and team structures to identify and deliver quick wins, efficiencies, and long-term improvements.
• Simplify Complexity: Streamline and standardise workflows, replacing overly complex spreadsheets with robust, scalable systems.
• Drive Essential Projects: Quickly stabilise the team, restore delivery cadence, and support the business in achieving its financial and operational goals.
• Partner with Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the SLT providing sound judgement, commercial insight, and strategic recommendations.

About You

We are looking for a finance leader who combines technical excellence with strategic acumen and the leadership presence to inspire confidence. You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Significant post-qualified experience, including time in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, change-oriented, or scale-up environments.
• Strong technical finance expertise, coupled with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• A track record of improving processes, controls, and reporting systems without slowing business pace.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to provide clarity, structure, and accountability across the function.
• A calm, proactive approach that brings stability and reassurance during periods of change.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.(up to 80K)
• Hybrid working model (Lancaster office presence required).
• The opportunity to lead a key function in an ambitious and growing organisation.
• The scope to shape the future of the finance team and function.

Please urgently get in touch for more information.