Head of Finance

Head of Finance - Walsall - £80,000-£100,000 + Package

Location: Walsall
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 per annum + package

Robert Walters are currently supporting a rapidly growing SME in their recruitment of a Head of Finance. You will play a central role in shaping the foundations of the business-introducing robust financial processes, embedding project accounting discipline, improving cashflow management, and partnering closely with operational teams to challenge assumptions and ensure financial accuracy across all projects.

This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, project-driven environments and is comfortable dealing with industrial stakeholders. You will be hands on in the day-to-day running of the finance team while simultaneously helping build out the business

• Full ownership of month-end processes, management accounts, and reporting.
• Update and maintain weekly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow reporting.
• Lead cashflow forecasting, advising the business on working capital and risk.
• Build and embed strong financial controls across the business.
• Own project accounting across all live and upcoming projects.
• Challenge internal delivery teams on their numbers, assumptions, and forecasts.
• Monitor project margins, risks, and commercial performance.