Interim Head of Finance

HW Finance is working with a growing construction-led group to appoint an experienced Fractional Head of Finance to support the business on a part-time basis (2-3 days per week). This is a hands-on, senior role combining operational finance, statutory compliance and strategic support to the Board.

The role would suit a qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong SME experience, ideally within construction or a project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Maintain clean and accurate accounts across a small group of companies
• Produce monthly management accounts for the construction business
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support asset purchases and disposals
• Oversee Sage 50 Accounts, Payroll and HR systems

Tax, Payroll & Compliance

• Submit quarterly VAT returns to HMRC
• Manage PAYE payments and reporting obligations
• Submit monthly HMRC returns (FPS & EPS, including CIS)
• Manage annual Corporation Tax returns and payments with external advisors
• Submit monthly statutory returns to the ONS
• Ensure compliance with legislative changes and reflect these in business operations

Treasury & Governance

• Treasury management and liaison with company bank
• Review and authorise supplier payment runs
• Review and authorise monthly payroll
• Manage company administration requirements with Companies House
• Support the running and administration of the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

Audit & External Relationships

• Lead and manage the annual audit process with external auditors
• Act as the main finance contact for tax advisors and professional advisers

Strategic & Board Support

• Work closely with the Board on scenario planning and financial forecasting
• Support the business in planning and executing its growth strategy
• Provide commercial insight to support decision-making

Team Leadership

• Manage and support a small finance team of three:
• 1× Payroll Admin / Senior Purchase Ledger
• 2× Purchase Ledger

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong hands-on experience in SME or owner-managed environments
• Experience with in construction, engineering or project-based businesses preferred
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Confident working part-time in a fractional capacity

Role Details

• Fractional Head of Finance
• 2–3 days per week
• Flexible working arrangement
• Long-term part-time opportunity