Head Of Finance

Page Personnel; West of England; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Career progression

Direct access to CEO

Descripción de la vacante

Page Personnel is supporting a scaling, purpose-led technology business in the UK to recruit a senior Finance leader. The successful candidate will lead the finance function, develop a small team and partner with the CEO and Board to shape strategy.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, cash management and robust reporting, delivering insight to drive growth and value. This role provides direct access to the CEO and Board and opportunities to drive AI-enhanced efficiency.

Formación

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with post‑qualification experience.
• Experience leading a finance function in a small/medium business.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and planning abilities.
• Confidence communicating with CEO and Board.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Finance function and develop a small team.
• Oversee month-end reporting, management accounts and KPI analysis for the CEO/Board.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury.
• Ensure financial compliance, statutory reporting and audits.
• Partner with CEO and leadership to provide commercial insights.
• Drive improvements across financial systems and AI-enabled processes.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Strategic partnership

Educación

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Herramientas

AI tools

Descripción del empleo

• Working for a scaling, purpose led business as the number one in finance.
• Reporting directly to the CEO shaping strategy and driving business decisions .

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative, purpose-led technology business committed to making a positive social impact. With a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of development.

Job Description

• Lead the Finance function, managing and developing a small team while ensuring robust, scalable financial processes and controls.
• Oversee month-end reporting, management accounts, KPI analysis and financial performance reporting for the CEO and Board.
• Own the business forecasting model, annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, providing insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury, including reporting to shareholders, banks and lenders.
• Ensure financial compliance, statutory reporting, audit requirements and regulatory obligations are met.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the CEO and wider leadership team, providing commercial insight to inform business performance and growth.
• Manage key external relationships and drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and the use of AI to enhance efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, with strong post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience leading a finance function within a small or medium-sized business.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating financial information to senior stakeholders, including the CEO and Board.
• A track record of using AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity and business processes.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £80,000.
• A senior leadership role with direct access to the CEO and Board.
• Professional development and clear career progression.