Head of Finance

Head of Finance Plymouth, Devon £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing business, is looking to appoint a proactive Head of Finance to join their leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis. As Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of financial operations, strengthening reporting, systems, and commercial insight while balancing hands-on leadership with strategic input to ensure finance remains at the heart of business decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional to take the lead on financial strategy, enhance operational performance, and play a pivotal role in the company's ongoing growth. The responsibilities:
Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring strong controls and best practice. Oversee daily finance operations and accounting processes. Deliver accurate and timely monthly management reporting. Drive improvements across systems, processes, and financial efficiency. Produce insightful MI, KPI reporting, and commercial analysis. Manage cash flow, budgets, and working capital planning. Provide financial insight to support strategic business decisions. Partner with senior leadership to improve performance and growth.

Manage external relationships covering audit, tax, and compliance matters. The candidate: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3 years' post-qualified experience. A confident, hands-on finance leader who can operate effectively at both a strategic and operational level.

Experience with in a multi-site or product-led environment would be highly advantageous. Strong Excel modelling, analytical, and management reporting capabilities. A commercially driven, adaptable approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced SME environment. If you would like to find out more about this Head of Finance opportunity, please contact Rachel Dawson at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.