Head of Finance

JR United Kingdom; Rother; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise d'infrastructure soutenue par un capital-investissement recherche un Head of Finance pour superviser une fonction financière clé durant une phase de croissance. Ce poste implique de travailler en étroite collaboration avec la direction, de redéfinir l'équipe financière et d'assurer la conformité des opérations tout en ayant un impact direct sur les décisions commerciales.

Benefits

Bonus jusqu'à 15%

25 jours de congé annuel plus jours fériés

Médecine privée

Travail hybride (3/2)

Rôle de leadership avec autonomie

Accessibilité directe à la direction

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle financier de direction au sein d'une entreprise à chiffre d'affaires moyen.
• Maîtrise des techniques financières et de gestion.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et être pratique dans un environnement dynamique.

Responsibilities

• Gérer tous les aspects du contrôle financier, des rapports et de la conformité.
• Rebâtir et développer la fonction financière, y compris la structure de l'équipe et les systèmes.
• Établir des prévisions budgétaires et des analyses des écarts.

Skills

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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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