Testia Ltd - Head of Finance (m/f)

Jooble; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and promote financial stability. This full-time role is based in Filton, Bristol, with flexible hours and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Holidays

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in senior finance roles.
• Proven success in financial management and strategic planning.
• Experience with leadership and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategies for health, stability, and growth.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and accounting standards.

Skills

Financial modelling

UK tax laws

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related

Master’s preferred

Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)

Tools

Excel

ERP

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for:

Head of Finance (m/f)

Location: Filton, Bristol

Contract: Full time, 30 hours per week, 4 days

Job Summary

We seek a skilled and experienced Head of Finance to lead and manage our financial activities. The ideal candidate will oversee the company's financial operations, provide strategic financial guidance, ensure compliance with UK regulations and standards, and promote financial growth and stability. This role reports directly to the Group CFO and collaborates closely with the Managing Director to shape the organization’s financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead financial strategies to ensure health, stability, and growth; advise senior management; recommend cost efficiencies.
• Financial Management: Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports; lead annual budgeting; monitor financial metrics; ensure compliance with standards.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide financial reports to stakeholders; conduct risk analysis; report on financial performance.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure adherence to tax, VAT, and accounting standards; oversee risk management; manage relationships with auditors and advisors; lead financial audits.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow, working capital, investments; ensure liquidity; develop treasury strategies.
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships: Lead due diligence; evaluate opportunities and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related; Master’s preferred; professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in senior finance roles; proven success in financial management and strategic planning; experience with leadership and corporate finance.
• Skills include financial modelling, UK tax laws, software proficiency (Excel, ERP), excellent communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong business acumen, organizational skills, proactive mindset, excellent communication, and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Flexible hours, holidays, pension, discretionary bonus, competitive salary, and performance incentives.

Additional Details

Contract end date for applications: 16th May 2025; interviews in May; start in July; salary circa £45,000 depending on experience.

Interested candidates should apply via our Workday system. The role requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity, supporting our reputation and growth.