Head of Finance – Drive Growth & Financial Control

HW Finance; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

HW Finance in Sheffield is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to work with the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. The role is ideal for a qualified accountant with SME experience who can lead a team and contribute to the business’s growth.

You will oversee financial control, budgeting, reporting, and systems improvements, including Sage 200, to support commercial decisions and scalability. A discretionary bonus and benefits package accompany the salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with SME experience.
• Experience as Head of Finance/Financial Controller/Finance Director within an SME.
• Strong cash flow, treasury and management accounting knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a team across financial control, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and finance support.
• Own the month-end close, management accounts and board reporting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking facilities and treasury activities.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee year-end audit, VAT, corporation tax and statutory compliance.
• Improve financial systems and automation, including Sage 200.
• Support the CFO and leadership team with financial analysis and business decisions.
• Develop the finance team to scale with growth.

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

HW Finance in Sheffield is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to work with the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. The role is ideal for a qualified accountant with SME experience who can lead a team and contribute to the business’s growth.

You will oversee financial control, budgeting, reporting, and systems improvements, including Sage 200, to support commercial decisions and scalability. A discretionary bonus and benefits package accompany the salary.