Head of Finance (6 Month FTC)

Talent International; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy of a £200 million portfolio. Responsibilities include full P&L ownership, strategic partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving financial performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong commercial finance background and exceptional leadership skills. This role offers a salary of £105,000/year and significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qual experience in finance.
• Proven track record of driving performance in financial roles.
• Ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership and financial leadership.
• Strategic business partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Lead financial planning and risk management.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Strong commercial finance background

Exceptional business partnering and leadership skills

Problem-solving and change influencing

Experience in multi-site service-based businesses

Confident using finance systems and analytics tools

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Job description

About the job

We\'re looking for a high-performing Head of Finance to lead the commercial and financial strategy for a £200 million business portfolio within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

This is a key leadership role partnering directly with the Managing Director to drive performance, improve margins, and enable smart, scalable growth. You\'ll own the numbers, lead a high-impact finance team, and ensure excellence in financial control, governance, and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership, forecasting, and financial leadership for a £120m+ business unit
• Strategic business partnering with the MD and senior stakeholders
• Lead financial planning, risk management, and commercial analysis
• Identify margin improvement and cost-saving opportunities
• Champion automation, digital tools, and data-led decision making
• Drive contract performance, cash flow, and working capital
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team

What I\'m Looking For

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with significant post-qual experience
• Strong commercial finance background with a proven track record of driving performance
• Exceptional business partnering and leadership skills
• Comfortable working at pace, solving problems, and influencing change
• Experience in multi-site, service-based businesses (Facilities Management or infrastructure a bonus)
• Confident using finance systems and analytics tools (SAP, Cognos, etc.)

You will have the chance to join a fast-moving organisation with big ambitions. This is your chance to shape the financial future of a major business area, influence key decisions, and play a pivotal role in long-term growth. If you\'re ready to step up and make a real impact I want to hear from you.

£105000/year

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