Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Location:

Norwich
Sector:
Financial Services
A newly created Head of Finance role has arisen within a profitable, scaling financial services business. The company is entering an exciting phase of growth, investment and operational evolution, and requires a high-calibre individual to shape the finance function, strengthen controls and provide genuine commercial insight at board level. There is a clear and realistic progression route to Finance Director / CFO as the organisation continues to grow.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of the finance function across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
 
* Production of accurate monthly management accounts and performance reporting
 
* Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and forward financial planning
 
* Cashflow and liquidity management
 
* Strengthening internal controls, governance and financial processes
 
* Oversight of statutory accounts and management of the external audit relationship
 
* Supporting funding requirements, capital planning and strategic growth initiatives
 
* Enhancing systems, reporting capability and automation
 
* Leadership and development of two Accounts staff.
 
* Whilst transactional processing is handled within the team, you will need to be comfortable overseeing activity in a busy, data-driven setting.
 
* The organisation is highly technology-focused and is actively exploring automation and AI solutions to improve efficiency and maintain competitive advantage.

About You:

* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
 
* Strong background in financial management, reporting and controls
 
* Previous team leadership experience
 
* Preferably experience operating within a fast-paced, transactional environment
 
* Confident leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow processes
 
* Commercially minded, with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders
 
* Strong Excel and modelling capability; experience with BI/reporting tools is advantageous. Ideally already using LLM’s.
 
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous
Progression:
There is a clear and realistic pathway to progression into a Finance Director / CFO role as the business continues to grow.
This role would suit an ambitious Head of Finance seeking broader exposure, or a strong number two ready to step into a visible, commercially influential position within a secure and expanding organisation.
Please apply online or contact Sam Holt at Big Sky Additions for further information