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Head Of Finance

Job in Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: DK Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, Corporate Finance
  • Management
    Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head Of Finance (Permanent)
Role Overview

The Head of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership across the business, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and reporting. This role combines high-level financial strategy with hands-on oversight of financial operations, supporting informed decision-making and long-term business growth.

The role requires a commercially focused, proactive finance leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for the executive team and board.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the finance function, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and treasury.

* Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

* Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, financial statements, and board reports.

* Oversee cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning.

* Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and profitability, identifying opportunities and risks.

* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax obligations, and internal controls.

* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing scenario analysis and business insights.

* Support mergers, acquisitions, and investment initiatives from a financial perspective.

* Partner with operational teams to drive cost efficiency, process improvement, and financial accountability.

* Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing culture.

Skills and Experience

* ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or equivalent.

* Extensive experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Finance Director or Head of Finance.

* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.

* Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

* Experience managing a finance team and leading organizational change.

* Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex financial information clearly.

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

* Proficient in finance systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes

* Strategic thinker with strong business judgment.

* Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

* High level of integrity and professionalism.

* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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