Head of Finance

Matchtech; Westerham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Biggin Hill is looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead financial strategy and operations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, oversee a finance team, and drive budgeting and forecasting initiatives. This role offers significant exposure to decision-making at the top level, with a competitive salary of £80,000-£85,000, bonuses, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. This is a key leadership position for those looking to advance their finance career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid leadership experience.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior finance voice, partnering with operational leaders.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performance finance team.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis for proactive decision-making.
• Oversee governance and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Team coaching and development

Strong communication skills

Business partnering

Proactive financial analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Business Partner / Head of Finance — Biggin Hill (4 days on-site, 1 day from home) £80,000-£85,000 + bonus + benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Business Partner to take a key leadership role within a fast-growing, high-performing organisation in Biggin Hill. This position acts as the senior finance lead on site, partnering closely with operational leadership, shaping financial strategy, and guiding a dedicated finance team.

This is far more than a traditional FBP role - it requires a confident, influential finance leader who can build strong relationships, challenge constructively, and set the tone for financial governance across the operation. For the right person, there is clear progression into a broader Head of Finance remit.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the senior finance voice on site, partnering with the General Manager and leadership team
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of four, creating a high-performance culture
• Presenting financial performance, KPIs and insights to senior stakeholders
• Driving budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
• Providing proactive and reactive financial analysis to support operational decision-making
• Building strong cross-functional relationships across finance, operations and commercial teams
• Overseeing governance, controls and financial reporting processes
• Supporting audits, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong business partnering experience with senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership capability - able to inspire, guide and develop a team
• Confident presenter with the gravitas to influence at all levels
• Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent relationship-builder with strong communication skills
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or aviation is beneficial but not essential

Why this role stands out

• You'll be the finance lead on site, not just a support function
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and operational decision-making
• Real progression potential for someone ambitious and driven
• Competitive salary (£80-85k), bonus and benefits
• Hybrid working: 4 days on-site, 1 day from home

If you're a people-focused finance leader who thrives on building relationships, driving performance and leading teams, we'd love to hear from you