Head of Finance

As the Head of Finance, you'll oversee the financial operations within the business services sector, based in near Rochdale. This role is essential for ensuring smooth financial management, supporting strategic decisions and maintaining strong financial controls.

Client Details

We are working with an exciting SME group that is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to support its next phase of growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a profitable, high-growth business with a strong customer base, ambitious acquisition plans and a genuinely impressive leadership team.

Description

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will take ownership of the finance function and work closely with the MD as a trusted commercial partner.

You will be responsible for ensuring the business has accurate, timely and insightful financial information, while also supporting growth, acquisitions, systems improvements and operational decision-making.

The role will include:

• Leading the day-to-day finance function
• Delivering timely and accurate month-end reporting
• Producing flash reporting across ledgers, creditors, cash flow, balance sheet and P&L
• Driving strong financial controls, processes and discipline
• Providing commercial insight around performance, profitability, cash flow and working capital
• Supporting acquisition activity, integration and post-acquisition reporting
• Improving systems and processes as the group scales
• Supporting strategic planning and growth initiatives across the group

Profile

• Previous experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
• Strong SME or owner-managed business experience
• Excellent month-end, cash flow, P&L and balance sheet reporting skills
• Strong financial controls and process improvement experience
• Commercial awareness and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience of acquisitions, integration or high-growth environments would be highly advantageous
• A hands-on, resilient and detail-focused approach
• Manufacturing, engineering, facilities services or contracting sector experience would be useful, but is not essential

Job Offer

Generous salary between £80,000-£90,000 depending on experience + onsite parking + Pension Plan + Discretionary Bonus Scheme + Other Excellent Benefits