Strategic Finance Leader for Purpose-Driven Org

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

Job summary

Client Organisation seeks a strategic Head of Finance to lead the financial function across a multi-site setting, acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board. The role combines strategic influence with operational leadership, cultivating a high-performing finance team and ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, delivering insightful management information and statutory accounts to support

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in senior finance leadership.
• Strong track record in strategic financial planning and delivering organisational change.
• Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead and develop teams; communicate with Board.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Regulatory governance

People management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Client Organisation seeks a strategic Head of Finance to lead the financial function across a multi-site setting, acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board. The role combines strategic influence with operational leadership, cultivating a high-performing finance team and ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, delivering insightful management information and statutory accounts to support