Head of Finance

Inclusive Consulting; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Inclusive Consulting is seeking a driven Head of Finance for Lemonaid, a leading motor claims management company. This pivotal role includes managing financial operations and leading strategic initiatives to enhance the company's growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in finance leadership roles.
• Experience in contract-led environments required.
• Ability to construct insightful financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial operations from payroll to cash management.
• Deliver real-time financial insights for strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting and planning cycles with clarity.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Data-Driven Decision Making

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

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Founder & Director at Inclusive Consulting Ltd - Attracting and Retaining Talent

Inclusive Consulting is proud to partner with Lemonaid Motor Legal in appointing a Driven and Dynamic Head of Finance to join their high-energy team in Rotherham. As one of the UK’s leading independent motor claims management companies, Lemonaid is on an unstoppable growth trajectory, already commanding 7% of the market and on track to double in size over the next five years.

Recently voted as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work 2025 by The Sunday Times, Lemonaid is more than just a business—it’s a community. With an Excellent rating on Trustpilot, a strong commitment to supporting local charities and CSR initiatives, and a culture that celebrates and uplifts its people, this is a company where your impact will be recognised and your growth supported.

Their mission?

To provide fast and effective claims solutions for Insurance Brokers, MGAs, and Insurers through seamless communication links that capture human touchpoints, enhanced by forward-thinking technology.

Under the visionary leadership of the Founder and Managing Director, this business is not just growing—it’s accelerating. Now, they’re seeking a relentless, commercially sharp finance leader to take the wheel of their finance function and drive it into the future.

This business-critical, high-impact role is at the heart of the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll bring focused financial insight, strategic acumen, and a passion for performance to influence key decisions across Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain. You won’t just report the numbers—you’ll shape the story behind them.

In this newly created role, you’ll have the opportunity to build, lead, and energise the finance function from the ground up. From mentoring the Assistant Accountant to optimising analytics models and systems, your work will empower the business to make fast, smart, and confident decisions.

If you're a driven, dynamic, and high-energy finance professional ready to make a real impact, this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Lead With Relentless Focus:

• Command the Core: Take charge of all day-to-day financial operations—from payroll and pensions to VAT, invoicing, and cash management—ensuring precision and pace in every transaction.

• Deliver High-Impact Insights: Provide sharp, real-time financial analysis in a fast-moving, ever-evolving industry, empowering the business to make bold, data-driven decisions.

• Drive Strategic Analytics: Build and lead powerful analytics engines focused on contract profitability, supply chain performance, and cash flow forecasting.

• Champion KPI Excellence: Act as the Business Lead for implementing cutting-edge financial and operational KPI dashboards that drive performance and accountability.

• Inspire and Elevate: Lead, mentor, and energise a small but mighty finance team—fostering a culture of growth, ownership, and excellence.

• Own the Numbers: Lead the annual budgeting and planning cycle, while continuously supporting performance reviews with clarity and commercial acumen.

• Produce with Precision: Deliver robust statutory and management accounts, including P&L, cash flow, variance analysis, and insightful commentary that tells the story behind the numbers.

Key Attributes – What You Bring to the Table:

• Driven & Qualified: A highly ambitious, fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a hunger to lead and make an impact.

• Commercially Sharp: Proven experience producing accounts in high-velocity, contract-led environments where agility and accuracy are key.

• Insight Architect: Skilled in building insightful, commercially valuable reporting packs and MI models that fuel strategic decisions.

• Cashflow Commander: Strong expertise in cashflow management and banking relationships, with a proactive approach to financial health.

• Integrity First: A trusted leader who brings transparency, accountability, and ethical rigor to every aspect of financial operations.

• Fast-Paced Analyst: Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments, delivering rapid-fire analysis and flash reporting with confidence.

• Stakeholder Savvy: Exceptional communicator and influencer, able to engage and align stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Ready to Make Your Move?

This is more than a finance role—it’s your opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of a business that’s going places fast.

If you're ready to bring your ambition, insight, and leadership to a company that values excellence, celebrates its people, and is making waves in the industry, don’t wait. Apply now and be the driving force behind Lemonaid’s next chapter of success.

A competitive salary package including an impressive wider benefits package is on offer.

**Please note that Inclusive Consulting have been exclusively retained and all third-party or direct CVs will be forwarded **

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Insurance and Legal Services

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