Head of Finance

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency seeks a Head of Finance to lead the finance function in Cobham, offering a salary of £80,000 – £90,000 plus bonus and benefits. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, be commercially minded, and have experience with cloud-based ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

25 Days holiday

Parking

Qualifications

• An ambitious Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
• Extensive experience with a cloud-based ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP.
• Responsibility for annual budget pack and forecasting.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Board.
• Manage cashflow and working capital.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Experience as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance

Extensive experience with a cloud-based ERP system

Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling

Strong leadership skills

Commercially minded

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Head of Finance

Location: Cobham area – Hybrid / Flexible Working
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a forward-thinking privately owned business who are undergoing a period of significant growth. They are seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead their finance function who can act as a trusted adviser to the Board whilst delivering a strong financial strategy to support ongoing growth.

The Role

The Head of Finance will lead the finance department and ensure the smooth running of all financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with operational delivery, accurate reporting, compliance and strong business partnering.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Oversee the annual preparation of statutory accounts, including a Group Consolidation Pack under UK GAAP.
• Responsibility for the preparation of the annual budget pack, along with monthly and quarterly forecasting.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Board and owners, including financial performance updates and recommendations relevant to their markets.
• Liaise with external auditors on all audit queries.
• Manage cashflow, working capital and assist the Board as they consolidate and develop new markets.
• Ensure all financial systems, processes and internal controls remain robust.
• Deliver financial modelling and relevant analysis to support the business on an ongoing basis and with adhoc projects.

The Person

• An ambitious Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance
• Oversee statutory reporting and consolidations under UK GAAP.
• Detailed preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and Board reports.
• Extensive experience with a cloud-based ERP system (such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to really add value.

Benefits

• £80,000 – £90,000 salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Parking
• 25 Days holiday

Location: Based in Cobham this role is commutable from Kington, Esher, Leatherhead, Epsom and surrounding areas.

Next steps – please apply to this Head of Finance role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive.

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 of Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George’s referral scheme is on our website.