Head of Finance

Hays Senior Finance; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction company is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial reporting and support strategic growth. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with leadership experience in the construction sector, adept at managing a small finance team and driving business initiatives. This role offers exposure to board-level decisions and hybrid working arrangements, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Private medical and life insurance

Generous Holiday Package

Qualifications

• Proven finance leadership experience within the construction industry.
• Commercially minded with strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Experienced in driving change and supporting business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Prepare management and statutory accounts.
• Monitor financial performance vs. budget and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your new company
This is a newly created role in a family-owned construction company. They are well renowned for their services, being established for over 100 years! The company focusses on new build and refurbishment projects across London; always adhering to the highest standards, anticipating change to future-proof our work, putting our clients at the heart of everything they do.
Your new role
The Head of Finance will report directly to the Board and play a hands-on role in managing all financial and management reporting. This role supports strategic growth, drives business initiatives, and oversees a small finance team.Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Prepare management and statutory accounts
• Monitor financial performance vs. budget and provide actionable insights to support commercial decisions
• Manage cash flow, balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly VAT returns
• Oversee monthly payroll and contract valuations
• Raise sales invoices and maintain accurate accruals/prepayments
• Liaise with auditors and implement recommendations
• Support business growth through ad hoc projects and strategic planning
• Collaborate with senior management across departments

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is a methodical, analytical, and self-motivated finance leader with a structured approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. They will be confident working to deadlines and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.Key Qualifications & Attributes:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven finance leadership experience within the construction industry
• Commercially minded with strong budgeting and forecasting skills
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused, with a collaborative mindset
• Strong communicator with the ability to lead, influence, and inspire
• Experienced in driving change and supporting business transformation
• Skilled in producing financial insights that add value to strategic planning

Technical Skills & Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong team player with a hands-on approach

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to sitting on a board of directors and being involved in strategic decisions
• Career development opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Private medical and life insurance
• Generous Holiday Package

What you need to do now


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