Head of Finance

Head of Finance – Liverpool – Liberty

Liberty is a national property services and energy business, part of Wates Property Services (WPS). We're seeking a commercially driven, strategic Head of Finance to play a key role in our organisation. This isn't just another finance leadership role. This is your opportunity to shape strategy, influence decision‑making at the highest level, and drive sustainable growth across a dynamic, evolving business.

You’ll sit at the centre of business performance, driving financial excellence, challenging decisions, and enabling growth. You’ll lead the finance function while partnering across the business to ensure we deliver on our financial commitments, maximise value, and unlock future opportunities.

• Leading the finance function for the business division, providing insight, challenge, and direction
• Delivering robust financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support decision-making
• Acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders, influencing both strategic and operational decisions
• Driving performance through insight, analysis, and clear communication of financial data
• Owning governance, controls, and risk management, ensuring strong financial discipline across the business
• Leading business transformation projects to accelerate growth and improve margins
• Supporting strategic initiatives, including M&A activity and due diligence
• Driving the cash agenda, ensuring strong financial health and performance
• Leading, inspiring and developing a high‑performing finance team

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles
• A strong track record of driving performance, managing risk, and leading teams
• The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight
• Confidence to challenge, influence and support senior stakeholders
• A passion for continuous improvement, transformation, and innovation
• Strong leadership capability with a focus on engagement, culture and development

• Be part of a business that is growing, evolving and investing in transformation
• Work alongside senior leaders and the Board, influencing real decisions
• Join a culture that values inclusion, collaboration and high performance
• Play a key role in delivering sustainable, long‑term business success

At offer stage, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or any disclosed offenses. Certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

This role is fully compliant with equal opportunity and anti‑discrimination policies.