Strategic Finance Leader | Board-Level Advisor & Multi-Site Impact

Michael Page; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Multi-site exposure

Values-driven environment

Supportive leadership culture

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy, planning and performance for a complex organisation. You will act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board and senior leadership, delivering strategic influence and operational leadership.

This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, regulatory compliance, and the production of management information and statutory accounts. You will build a high-performing finance team and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Lead and deliver the overall financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities.
• Act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team.
• Oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and standards.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Produce high-quality management information and statutory accounts.
• Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement across services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the overall financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities.
• Act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team.
• Oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and standards.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Produce high-quality management information and statutory accounts.
• Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement across services.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Change management

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy, planning and performance for a complex organisation. You will act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board and senior leadership, delivering strategic influence and operational leadership.

This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, regulatory compliance, and the production of management information and statutory accounts. You will build a high-performing finance team and drive continuous improvement across