Head of Finance

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is partnering with a growing SME to appoint a Head of Finance / Financial Controller in Lincoln. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own the finance function across multiple entities and provide strategic financial leadership.

This hands-on role combines strong financial control with commercial insight, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, audit and compliance, and driving improvements to finance systems and reporting to support growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong SME experience.
• Experience at Head of Finance or Financial Controller level.
• Strong management accounting, financial control and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team across multiple group companies.
• Oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and Board reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships and funding.
• Oversee audit, statutory accounts, tax and compliance.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve profitability and costs.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Improve finance systems, processes and reporting; provide commercial insight.

Skills

Head of Finance

Financial Controller

SME experience

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Location: Lincoln
Salary: Up to £85,000 + benefits

The Role

We re working with a successful and growing SME group looking to appoint a Head of Finance / Financial Controller.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you ll take ownership of the finance function across multiple companies, working closely with the senior leadership team and Board.

This is a broad, hands-on role with genuine influence across the business, combining strong financial control with commercial insight and the opportunity to develop the finance function.

What You ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop the finance team across multiple group companies.
• Oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and Board reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships and funding requirements.
• Oversee audit, statutory accounts, tax and compliance.
• Work closely with operational teams to improve profitability, costs and performance.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and support strategic decision making.
• Improve finance systems, processes and reporting.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to the CEO and wider leadership team.

What You ll Bring

We re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong SME experience and a commercial approach.

You ll ideally bring:

• Experience at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or equivalent level.
• Strong management accounting and financial control experience.
• Experience across multiple companies or a group structure.
• Experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong cash flow, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and operational teams.
• Experience improving finance processes, systems and reporting.

Why Consider It?

A genuine opportunity to take ownership of a finance function, work closely with the CEO and influence the wider business.

You ll have the autonomy to make improvements, develop the team and support the next stage of growth.