Head of Finance

Finance Manager

Warwickshire | Up to £75k (DOE) + Benefits | Office-based (5 days)

An established, privately owned organisation operating across multiple sites is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead its finance function. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role offering genuine influence across the business and the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen reporting and support commercial decision-making.

Managing a small finance team, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while partnering closely with senior leadership to provide accurate financial information and drive continuous improvement.

The Role

Reporting into the Managing Director, responsibilities will include:

Leading, developing and mentoring a finance team responsible for the day-to-day finance operations.
Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
Reviewing and improving financial controls, systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reporting.
Overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and cash management activities.
Providing meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight to support business decisions.
Building strong relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Managing external relationships including auditors, accountants, banking partners and key suppliers.
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
Identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiencies.
Playing a key role in business projects, process improvements and future growth initiatives. The role also offers exposure to acquisitions and wider commercial projects.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys operating in a broad finance role and is comfortable balancing strategic input with day-to-day operational responsibility.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar.
Experience managing and developing a finance team.
Strong management accounting, budgeting and cash flow experience.
Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
A proactive approach to improving systems and processes.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

What's on Offer

A varied and influential leadership role within a successful, growing organisation.
The opportunity to make a visible impact by improving processes and supporting future growth.
A collaborative team environment where you'll work closely with senior leadership.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of the finance function while remaining close to the operational side of the business, we'd welcome your application.