Head of Finance

Reed Finance are pleased to be supporting an established business in the search for an experienced Head of Finance to provide strategic and operational financial leadership during a key period of transformation and growth.

This is a hands-on, high-impact interim assignment, ideal for a commercially astute finance leader who can quickly embed themselves, stabilise and enhance financial processes, and support senior stakeholders with insight-led decision-making.

You will act as the finance lead, ensuring robust financial control, clear reporting, and forward-looking financial planning across the business and its associated entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting, providing clear variance analysis and actionable insight
• Take ownership of year-end accounts and statutory reporting, including audit coordination and Companies House submissions
• Produce and maintain the annual financial plan, adapting for emerging risks and opportunities
• Partner with the Senior Management Team and Board, presenting financial performance and influencing decision making
• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring efficient delivery of all core processes
• Drive commercial financial modelling to support new business initiatives and service transformation
• Oversee financial governance, including risk management, internal audit, and compliance frameworks
• Strengthen and improve finance systems, reporting, and controls
• Support the development of subsidiaries and private income streams

About You

• A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), qualified by experience will be considered
• Proven in interim or contract environments, with the ability to deliver impact quickly
• A strong communicator, confident presenting at Board level
• Commercially minded, with experience in financial modelling and strategic planning
• Experienced in year-end, audit, and statutory reporting
• A capable leader, comfortable managing and developing finance teams
• Ideally would have had experience in a not for profit or similar environment

This is a great opportunity to add real value and impact change in a growing and people led business. Please apply directly or contact Daniel Cornes at Reed Finance, Chelmsford.