Head of Finance

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent infrastructure company is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role includes overseeing financial control and leading the finance team during a key growth phase, providing opportunities for autonomy and career growth. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in dynamic environments, comfortable with both strategic oversight and operational details.

Benefits

Bonus up to 15%

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Private Medical

Hybrid Working (3/2)

Autonomy in leadership role

Opportunity to build own finance team

Direct access to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead finance role within a medium-sized business (£30m–£100m turnover).
• Comfortable with being hands-on and dealing with numbers.
• Experience in team leadership and building a finance function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control, reporting, and compliance.
• Lead development of the finance function, including team structure.
• Drive production of management accounts and KPI analysis.

Skills

Technical grounding

Stakeholder management

Hands-on finance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

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Head of Finance, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Forge Talent

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Forge Talent are recruiting a hands-on Head of Finance for a PE Backed infrastructure company that’s recently joined a bigger group based in Battle (East Sussex) on a permanent basis. With a £50m turnover and a reputation for delivering excellence to clients opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact finance function during a key growth phase.

This is a genuine leadership role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while steering the strategic finance agenda. You’ll report into the Group Finance Director and, partner with senior stakeholders across the wider Group, and be instrumental in rebuilding the finance team, processes, and systems to support future scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of financial control, reporting, and compliance for the business.
• Leading the rebuild and development of the finance function, including team structure, systems, and processes.
• Driving the production of accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs and variance analysis.
• Acting as a business partner to operational leaders, providing financial insight to support commercial decisions.
• Supporting and improving cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and cost controls.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, including long-term planning.
• Preparing for and managing year-end audit processes.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and group reporting requirements.
• Supporting integration workstreams as part of the wider Network Plus acquisition and cross-selling strategy.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical grounding.
• Proven experience in a lead finance role within a medium-sized, fast-paced business (ideally £30m–£100m turnover).
• Comfortable being hands-on this isn’t a ‘purely strategic’ role; you’ll be in the numbers.
• Experience of team leadership and/or building a finance function from the ground up.
• Strong stakeholder management skills confident partnering with operations, commercial nd exec-level teams.

Salary & Benefits:

• Bonus upto 15%
• 25 days annual leave plus stat
• Private Medical
• Hybrid Working (3/2)
• A leadership role with real autonomy, influence and growth potential
• The chance to build and shape your own finance team
• Direct access to senior leadership and visibility within a private equity-backed group