Head of Finance

Millbrook Business Finance is at a pivotal moment in its journey - and we're looking for a Head of Finance to help lead the team.

Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Northampton
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Bonus: Up to 10% of annual basic salary, linked to agreed profit targets
Reporting to: Managing Director
Management level: Senior Management Team

Role Purpose

Millbrook Business Finance Ltd is entering an exciting period of development, with ambitious plans for its continued growth and an increasingly important role within the wider Millbrook Group.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, commercially minded Head of Finance to join our Senior Management Team and take ownership of the company’s finance function.

Working directly with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operation, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting and effective financial management.

Alongside these responsibilities, you will provide the commercial insight and strategic financial support needed to help deliver the company’s objectives and contribute to the wider development of Millbrook Group.

This is a hands-on senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to shape and develop the finance function as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Manage the preparation of annual and statutory year-end accounts.
• Ensure accurate financial records, reconciliations and reporting.
• Monitor revenue, profitability, margins, expenditure and financial performance.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and management information to the Managing Director and SMT.
• Ensure statutory accounts and relevant documentation are prepared and submitted to Companies House within required deadlines.

2. Payroll, VAT and Financial Compliance

• Oversee the company’s payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Manage VAT returns, submissions and associated payments.
• Ensure PAYE, National Insurance and other relevant HMRC obligations are met.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers where required.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash Flow

• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and business targets.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for improved efficiency.
• Support effective working capital and cash flow management.

4. Commercial and Strategic Finance

• Work closely with the Managing Director and SMT to support the delivery of business objectives.
• Provide commercial financial insight to support decision-making.
• Assess investment opportunities, business proposals and expansion plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and financial performance.
• Support the wider financial strategy and development of Millbrook Group.
• Ensure financial planning supports the Group’s longer‑term ambitions.

5. Financial Controls and Governance

• Establish and maintain robust financial processes, controls and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate financial accountability across the business.
• Oversee statutory reporting and financial governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and appropriate documentation.
• Support the financial reporting and oversight requirements of the wider Group, including individual entity and consolidated reporting where required.

6. Developing the Finance Function

• Review and improve existing finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Develop a finance function capable of supporting the company’s future…