Head of Finance and Transformation (Hybrid)

Robert Walters UK; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Leicestershire is seeking an accomplished finance leader to manage operations and drive transformation. You will be responsible for leading a team of 10 and ensuring high-quality outputs in finance processes. Your role includes treasury operations oversight and building collaborative relationships with senior management, particularly the CFO. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with hands-on experience in financial operations and technology enhancement. Competitive salary of £85,000 – £90,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Lucrative bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least five years’ post-qualification experience in high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience in multi-currency, multi-entity financial operations.
• Proven track record of enhancing technology in finance.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and foster influence with senior management.
• Deliver high-quality outputs across finance processes.
• Lead a team of 10 people for collaboration and success.
• Own treasury operations, including banking relationships.
• Coordinate tax strategy and compliance across territories.
• Design governance for month-end close processes.

Skills

Financial operations management

Team leadership

Treasury management

Data-driven decision making

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Power BI

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished finance leader to take on a pivotal role at the heart of a forward-thinking organisation in Leicestershire. You will be entrusted with both operational excellence and a significant transformation mandate, shaping the future of the finance function within a collaborative environment. This position offers the chance to lead a talented team & drive meaningful change through technology and automation!

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with senior management including the CFO to build trust through delivery and foster influence in a peer-based leadership model.
• Take responsibility for delivering high-quality outputs across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and operational tax processes while ensuring stability from day one.
• Lead and nurture a team of 10 people across three areas, maximising collaboration and shared success.
• Own treasury operations including cash visibility, forecasting, banking relationships and manage the Group’s debt facility as primary contact.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and transfer pricing processes across multiple entities within the Group.
• Coordinate tax strategy and compliance across territories by collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisers to support international scaling.
• Design governance for month-end close process by setting timetables and coordinating delivery across Finance Operations, FP&A and Group Reporting.

What you bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least five years’ post-qualification experience ideally gained through practice training within high-growth environments.
• Proven hands‑on experience running financial operations including treasury management in multi‑currency, multi‑entity settings.
• Demonstrable track record introducing or enhancing technology use within finance functions such as automation tools or reporting platforms.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead teams through influence, example‑setting and empathetic communication.
• Highly comfortable working with data‑driven processes while building trust among senior stakeholders and finance teams alike.
• Familiarity with data platforms & reporting tools like Power BI enhances your ability to leverage existing systems effectively.
• Exposure to investor‑backed or private equity‑backed businesses is highly desirable for understanding complex stakeholder requirements.

On offer is £85,000 – £90,000 per annum, plus a very lucrative bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package that includes an enhanced pension scheme, private medical & multiple other perks.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates