At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and shape financial strategy for a growing estate agency.
- Company: Rapidly expanding estate agency group based in Bury St Edmunds.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, company pension, on-site parking, and discounts.
- Other info: Genuine career growth opportunities in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Take ownership and influence key decisions in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven senior finance experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
| Head of Finance | Up to £45,000 Basic | On-parking + Company Discounts |
Experienced Finance Manager looking to take ownership of a growing business's financial function?
We're recruiting for a Head of Finance to join a rapidly expanding estate agency group based in Bury St Edmunds.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to work closely with the company Directors, playing a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting continued business growth.
This senior position offers genuine responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions within a successful and evolving organisation.
The Role
As a Head of Finance, you will
- Take ownership of the full finance function across the business
- Lead, support, and develop a small finance team
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and cash‑flow reports
- Produce monthly profit and loss accounts with clear analysis of performance, profitability, variances, and improvement opportunities
- Monitor business performance against agreed KPIs and provide recommendations where required
- Work closely with the leadership team to develop and improve commercial and operational performance measures
- Provide financial insight by identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Manage day‑to‑day finance operations, including payments, banking, reconciliations, and financial controls
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, supplier payments, and credit control
- Support annual budgeting, business planning, and future growth strategies
- Liaise with external accountants, advisers, suppliers, and key stakeholders
- Improve financial systems and processes to support business efficiency
- Manage Xero across the finance function, including reporting, reconciliations, invoicing, payment processes, and controls
- Head of Finance Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar senior finance role
- Recognised accounting qualification
- Strong experience preparing management accounts, P&L reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash‑flow reporting
- Experience managing finance operations and improving processes
- Confident using Xero, including reconciliations, invoicing, reporting, and payment workflows
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear financial insight
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders
What's on Offer?
- Basic salary up to £45,000
- Monday‑Friday working hours
- Company pension
- On‑site parking
- Discounted fees across sales, lettings, and related property services
- Genuine career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to play a key role within a successful and expanding estate agency business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced Head of Finance, Finance Manager, or senior finance professional looking to take ownership of a growing business function, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now, and we'll review your application within 48 hours. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.
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