Head of Finance

The Role:

Our client are proud to be an employee-owned business with an ambitious growth strategy, strong values, and a commitment to excellence. They are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Finance to lead their finance function and play a key role in shaping the future of the business. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this role provides a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while ensuring robust financial control across multiple group entities.

This position is ideally suited to a senior finance professional with extensive experience within the construction industry who is looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the Finance Team, providing coaching, guidance and leadership. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reports. Present financial performance, forecasts and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors. Develop and deliver financial strategies aligned to business objectives. Manage budgeting, cashflow forecasting and financial planning processes. Oversee statutory accounting, tax compliance and audit activities. Manage financial operations across multiple business entities.

Ensure compliance with CIS regulations, VAT requirements and relevant statutory obligations. Monitor and improve financial controls, systems and processes. Support commercial decision-making through financial analysis and business partnering. Lead treasury and cash management activities. Oversee multi-currency transactions and reporting activities. Support acquisitions, business growth initiatives and strategic projects where required. Work collaboratively with operational management teams to drive profitability and efficiency improvements.

Ensure the organisation maintains high standards of financial governance, risk management and compliance. Experience/Qualifications

Required:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant senior finance leadership experience. Construction industry finance experience. Strong knowledge and practical experience of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements. Experience managing finance functions across multiple trading entities. Proven ability to prepare and present financial information at Board and Senior Leadership level. Strategic finance experience with the ability to influence business decisions. Strong budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management experience.

Experience leading and developing finance teams. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems experience. The Package on offer:
Salary - £70,000-£90,000 per annum (dependent upon experience) Hours
- Full-time position with flexible working hours (flexitime), allowing you to manage your schedule while meeting project and team needs. Homeworking
- Enjoy the flexibility of working from home one day per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Leave - 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) Buy/Sell Leave
- Buy and sell additional annual leave for those well deserved trips Performance-Based Bonuses
- Enjoy our company bonus scheme, paid twice a year in summer and winter. Bonus
- Annual bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), sharing the success of the business with those who help build it. Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Benefit from increased financial support during the moments that matter most. A variety of other benefits including healthcare.