Head of Finance

A leading privately owned importer and wholesaler are looking for a proven commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the finance function, provide financial leadership, and support the continued growth and profitability of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational finance expertise combined with commercial acumen and the ability to influence business decisions at Board level.

Key focuses will include:
Lead, manage and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Provide strategic financial insight and support to the leadership team Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and board reporting packs Deliver meaningful commercial reporting and analysis to support decision-making Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning Optimise working capital Support the ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems Ensure robust financial controls, policies and procedures are maintained across the organisation Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team and wider business This really is a great opportunity working for a fantastic mentor who will give you the autonomy to run the finance department day to day.

You must be qualified, have significant finance leadership experience within a business of scale and have the energy and drive to really lead and develop the team. Please apply now for immediate consideration.