Head of Finance
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- England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Description:
As Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the finance function-balancing strategic input with a hands-on approach. Acting as a key partner to senior leadership, you will drive financial performance, support growth initiatives, and ensure robust financial controls and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
Deliver monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis
Oversee year-end accounts, audits, and tax compliance
Own cashflow forecasting and funding relationships
Develop insightful board reporting and support financial strategy
FP&A & Commercial
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive performance
Support pricing, tenders, and margin optimisation
Provide financial insight on capex, investments, and growth opportunities
Drive cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives
Systems, Process & Leadership
Enhance systems, processes, and automation across the business
Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team
Ensure strong governance and internal controls
External Relationships
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and advisors
Support funding and strategic financing initiatives
About You
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong technical and commercial finance expertise
Experience in a fast-paced, owner-managed or SME environment
Background in manufacturing or operationally focused businesses
Proven ability to influence and partner across the business
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
A confident communicator and natural leader
Why Apply?
Join a growing, ambitious business with a strong reputation
Work closely with owners and senior leadership
Influence strategic direction and long-term growth
Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
Deliver monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis
Oversee year-end accounts, audits, and tax compliance
Own cashflow forecasting and funding relationships
Develop insightful board reporting and support financial strategy
FP&A & Commercial
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive performance
Support pricing, tenders, and margin optimisation
Provide financial insight on capex, investments, and growth opportunities
Drive cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives
Systems, Process & Leadership
Enhance systems, processes, and automation across the business
Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team
Ensure strong governance and internal controls
External Relationships
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and advisors
Support funding and strategic financing initiatives
About You
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong technical and commercial finance expertise
Experience in a fast-paced, owner-managed or SME environment
Background in manufacturing or operationally focused businesses
Proven ability to influence and partner across the business
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
A confident communicator and natural leader
Why Apply?
Join a growing, ambitious business with a strong reputation
Work closely with owners and senior leadership
Influence strategic direction and long-term growth
Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website
Job number 3699809
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