Head of Finance

Are you a proven finance leader with a hands‑on approach and a passion for delivering high‑quality financial management in a values‑led, commercially minded organisation? This is a unique opportunity to play a key part in shaping the finance function during a planned succession period. Based in Poole, you’ll step into a pivotal leadership role, driving financial excellence across a growing, multi‑site business with a strong record of stability and employee engagement.

• Lead and develop a finance team, covering payroll, sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control
• Ensure the production of accurate management accounts for multiple sites and detailed reporting as required by the business
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and successful completion of audits
• Maintain compliance with all statutory and reporting requirements, including HMRC submissions
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across the finance function and associated systems
• Support a structured handover with the current Head of Finance, ensuring knowledge transfer and stability
• Provide clear financial insight to the Finance Director, senior leadership, and non‑finance stakeholders
• Play a key role in shaping the ongoing financial strategy within a growing, commercially focused, values‑driven organisation

• Professionally qualified accountant with significant post‑qualification experience and a background in leading operational finance teams
• Strong people‑management skills and ability to coach, develop, and motivate both qualified and non‑qualified staff
• Previous experience within a multi‑site organisation would be ideal

• Competitive benefits package including car allowance, bonus up to 15%, 25 days holiday, 6% matched pension, and life insurance
• Office‑based leadership role offering long‑term succession potential within a stable and expanding organisation
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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