Head of Finance and Transformation; Hybrid

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished finance leader to take on a pivotal role at the heart of a forward-thinking organisation in Leicestershire. You will be entrusted with both operational excellence and a significant transformation mandate, shaping the future of the finance function within a collaborative environment. This position offers the chance to lead a talented team & drive meaningful change through technology and automation!

• Work closely with senior management including the CFO to build trust through delivery and foster influence in a peer-based leadership model.
• Take responsibility for delivering high-quality outputs across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and operational tax processes while ensuring stability from day one.
• Lead and nurture a team of 10 people across three areas, maximising collaboration and shared success.
• Own treasury operations including cash visibility, forecasting, banking relationships and manage the Group’s debt facility as primary contact.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and transfer pricing processes across multiple entities within the Group.
• Coordinate tax strategy and compliance across territories by collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisers to support international scaling.
• Design governance for month-end close process by setting timetables and coordinating delivery across Finance Operations, FP&A and Group Reporting.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least five years’ post-qualification experience ideally gained through practice training within high-growth environments.
• Proven hands‑on experience running financial operations including treasury management in multi‑currency, multi‑entity settings.
• Demonstrable track record introducing or enhancing technology use within finance functions such as automation tools or reporting platforms.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead teams through influence, example‑setting and empathetic communication.
• Highly comfortable working with data‑driven processes while building trust among senior stakeholders and finance teams alike.
• Familiarity with data platforms & reporting tools like Power BI enhances your ability to leverage existing systems effectively.
• Exposure to investor‑backed or private equity‑backed businesses is highly desirable for understanding complex stakeholder requirements.

On offer is £85,000 – £90,000 per annum, plus a very lucrative bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package that includes an enhanced pension scheme, private medical & multiple other perks.

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