Head of Finance – Highways & Construction Leader

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization in the finance sector is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a dynamic finance function. You will manage a team, oversee daily operations, produce financial reports, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, technical accounting knowledge, and is ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified. This role offers professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.
• Proficiency with finance systems (Xpedion desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a finance team.
• Oversee daily accounting activities.
• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Lead month-end and year-end close.
• Manage the full audit process.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Act as system super-user (Xpedion).
• Provide financial insight for decision-making.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Compliance experience

Proficiency with finance systems

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

Tools

Xpedion

Job description

A respected organization in the finance sector is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a dynamic finance function. You will manage a team, oversee daily operations, produce financial reports, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, technical accounting knowledge, and is ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified. This role offers professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.