Head of Finance
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Location: Suffolk
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional to join a well-established, values-led organisation operating within a dynamic and community-focused environment. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for leading financial operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial control across a complex organisation.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of all aspects of financial management and control. You will lead a small finance team and play a key role in supporting senior stakeholders with accurate, timely and insightful financial information.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Full responsibility for the integrity of financial records and accounting processes
- Production of timely monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis
- Preparation of annual statutory accounts and management of the external audit process
- Oversight of all ledgers, including income, creditors, and fixed assets
- Monitoring financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles
- Provide robust financial modelling and scenario planning
- Partner with budget holders to monitor expenditure and performance
- Ensure effective cash management and financial controls
- Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Oversee VAT returns and liaise with external advisors
- Oversee outsourced payroll and ensure accuracy and compliance
- Manage income processes, including credit control and customer accounts
- Prepare reports for senior leadership and governing bodies
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Support strategic initiatives, process improvements and systems development
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of four finance professionals
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
About You
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented finance leader who combines technical excellence with strong interpersonal skills.
You will bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant experience in a broad financial management role
- Proven experience leading and developing teams
- Strong analytical capability and the ability to translate financial data into clear insights
- A hands-on, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across stakeholders
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to:
- Play a key role in a purpose-driven organisation with a strong sense of community
- Influence strategic and operational decision-making at senior level
- Lead financial improvements and systems development initiatives
- Work in a collaborative, values-led environment with strong leadership support
Next Steps
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