Head of Finance | Transformational Leader (Hybrid & Bonus)

Sewell Wallis Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus

Company car / car allowance

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd is seeking a Head of Finance to lead a multi-entity finance operation, drive transformation and strengthen controls. The role focuses on financial reporting, governance and commercial performance across the group.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong IFRS knowledge, extensive leadership experience and a track record of delivering measurable improvements within asset-intensive, multi-site organisations.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Practice-trained background is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 16, IFRS 15, IAS 2, IAS 36, IAS 37 and FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group finance, accounting, payroll and reporting functions with high standards of performance and control.
• Own monthly management reporting, statutory accounts, budgets and forecasts with robust financial analysis.
• Provide technical leadership across lease and asset accounting, ensuring IFRS 16 compliance.
• Oversee complex accounting matters and govern financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Manage year-end audit and tax reporting in coordination with external advisers.
• Strengthen the financial control framework and embed strong processes across the organisation.
• Lead cash-flow management, budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting.
• Oversee consolidation and intercompany accounting for a multi-entity group.
• Partner with divisional leaders to identify risks, opportunities and performance improvements.
• Coach a finance team of ~30; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and reporting, including BI/AI tools.

Skills

Financial leadership

Consolidation

Intercompany accounting

IFRS knowledge

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Business partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Sewell Wallis Ltd is seeking a Head of Finance to lead a multi-entity finance operation, drive transformation and strengthen controls. The role focuses on financial reporting, governance and commercial performance across the group.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong IFRS knowledge, extensive leadership experience and a track record of delivering measurable improvements within asset-intensive, multi-site organisations.