Head of Finance - Growth & Director-Track Opportunity

Venture Recruitment Partners; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed SME based in Poole is seeking a Head of Finance to lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial control and compliance. The successful candidate will manage budgeting and strategic planning while partnering with senior leadership to drive business objectives. This role offers an annual bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, and benefits including a pension contribution and access to a gym.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

25 days' holiday

5% company pension scheme

Free car parking

Free on-site gym and fitness classes

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Financial Services experience, preferably from industry.
• Proven leadership skills and stakeholder management.
• Robust technical accounting skills with strong commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function ensuring robust controls.
• Oversee all financial operations including reporting and audits.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning.
• Deliver accurate and timely management accounts and presentations.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape budgets and growth.
• Collaborate with Treasury to enhance cashflow management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Technical accounting

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

A private equity-backed SME based in Poole is seeking a Head of Finance to lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial control and compliance. The successful candidate will manage budgeting and strategic planning while partnering with senior leadership to drive business objectives. This role offers an annual bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, and benefits including a pension contribution and access to a gym.