Head of Finance

Hewett Recruitment; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving organization in Malvern is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership in financial management and compliance. You will lead a finance team and manage financial operations while collaborating with senior leaders for insightful reporting. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite)

Contributory pension and bonus scheme

21 days holiday + BH

Cycle to Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Complimentary tickets to events

Qualifications

• Proven success in financial management and strategic planning.
• Experience leading a finance team.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and reporting.
• Oversee all financial operations and ensure compliance.
• Manage the annual budget process and deliver accounts.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial management

Communication skills

Leadership

Knowledge of accounting standards

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)

Tools

Xero

HR systems

Job description

Head of Finance

An established organisation in the West Midlands is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to join its leadership team.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring continued success and compliance with regulatory standards. You will lead a small finance team, manage all financial operations, and provide clear, insightful reporting to senior management and trustees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

• Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including cash flow, risk management and compliance.

• Partner with senior leaders and trustees, providing financial insight and recommendations. Presenting to the board at monthly meetings.

• Manage the annual budget process and deliver accurate management and statutory accounts.

• Ensure robust internal controls and policies are in place.

• Drive continuous improvement within the finance team.

About You

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA).

• Experienced finance leader with proven success in strategic planning and financial management.

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation and regulatory requirements.

• Skilled communicator, able to present financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative leader.

• Knowledge of Xero and HR systems is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite)

• Contributory pension and bonus scheme

• 21 days holiday + BH (increases up to 26 days wiith length of service

• Cycle to Work and staff benefits schemes

• Free onsite parking

• Complimentary tickets to events

This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to join a thriving organisation at leadership level and use your experience to make positive changes and be an influencial memeber of the team.