Head of Finance

A well-established engineering organisation based in Bristol is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to lead its finance function and support strategic decision-making across the business.

This is a senior leadership role suited to a proactive, commercially minded finance professional with strong technical capability and a passion for driving improvement within a dynamic, project-driven environment.

The Role

You will take full ownership of the organisation’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial management, high-quality reporting, and effective leadership of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including payroll, management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Provide high-quality financial analysis and board-level reporting to support strategic and commercial decision-making
• Lead, develop, and performance-manage the finance team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner with senior leadership on commercial initiatives, bids, contracts, and project performance
• Drive finance process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies
• Maintain strong governance, risk management, and internal controls, acting as the main point of contact for auditors and external advisors

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or a project-based environment
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing finance teams
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible senior finance role and make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.