Head of Finance & Administration

Position: Head of Finance & Administration Permanent)
WSR is recruiting for a Head of Finance & Administration for our esteemed client in Milton Keynes.

Salary: £50k-£55k + Bonus

Hours:

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5pm

Location:

Milton Keynes - Fully Office-Based

Are you a hands-on finance leader who enjoys owning the numbers, shaping decisions, and being part of a close-knit leadership team?

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Administration to take full responsibility for finance and business support functions within a small UK operation. This is a standalone role with real autonomy, influence, and visibility.

Head of Finance & Administration

Role Overview

As the senior finance lead on site, you’ll manage everything from day-to-day accounting through to financial planning, analysis and reporting. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting business performance and decision-making.

Alongside finance, you’ll also oversee HR administration and local IT coordination, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and ownership.

Head of Finance & Administration

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Reporting

Full responsibility for UK accounting and financial controls
Month-end, year-end and annual close
Budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and capex control
Monthly reporting and financial analysis for senior stakeholders
Providing clear commercial insight to support business decisions
Controlling & Compliance

P&L forecasting, KPI tracking and margin analysis
Cost centre control, expenses and credit control
VAT, HMRC and regulatory compliance
Maintaining strong internal controls and accurate data
HR & IT Administration

Payroll coordination with external provider
Employee records, onboarding and offboarding support
Pensions, tax and benefits administration
Acting as the local contact for IT support
Head of Finance & Administration Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Proven experience in a hands-on, autonomous finance role
Comfortable working in a small business or standalone capacity
Strong systems experience (ERP essential, SAP desirable)
Confident communicator with a proactive, commercial mindset

Head of Finance & Administration Benefits

High-impact role with full ownership of the finance function
Close-knit team where your contribution is visible
Stable, established business environment
Free Parking
Pension Contribution
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.

We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available