Head of Finance

Join our Team as a Head of Central Finance at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)

Salary: competitive salary

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, no weekends

Location:

Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Head of Central Finance to be part of our exciting journey.

Company Car: Subsidised home to work commuting

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday

Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%

Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover

Enhanced

Employee Benefits:

Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets

Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements

Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

• You will be leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• You will be driving efficiency through process improvement and the adoption of modern finance technologies, including enterprise resource planning systems, forecasting tools and artificial intelligence.
• You will be overseeing monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow forecasting and financial analysis for internal stakeholders and the parent company.
• You will be owning financial governance, including internal controls, statutory audits, Sarbanes Oxley controls and the development of robust financial control frameworks.
• You will be leading business partnering activities across central and garrison teams, supporting commercial and project finance functions with forecasting and commentary.
• You are a member of the Extended Leadership Team, championing organisational values, innovation, cross-functional collaboration and support to the Finance Director.

• Qualifications:
  
  You will hold a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA and be degree educated.
• Experience:
  
  You will have a proven track record of managing teams within a commercial business environment, supported by strong technical accounting knowledge, commercial awareness and experience of VAT and Construction Industry Scheme requirements.
• Skills:
  
  You will have excellent communication and influencing skills, strong leadership capability, advanced Microsoft Excel and systems knowledge, and the ability to adapt, organise effectively and challenge constructively.

• The Garrisons are tobacco‑free working environments.
• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.