Reference: 4840896Job ID: 5422485Posted: 2026-10-29Closing date: 2027-01-28Location: BlackburnSalary: 70,000 plus benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Jake ChadwickHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 01612364070Email: jake.chadwick@hays.comYour new companyA growing, multi-site business based in Darwen is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to lead its Finance and Procurement functions. This is a key senior leadership appointment and the Number 1 position in Finance, reporting directly to the CEO/Managing Director.
Your new roleAs Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of the finance function, leading and developing a team of seven across Finance and Procurement.
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role combining strong financial control and reporting with genuine commercial and strategic involvement. You will be responsible for the management accounts and financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow and working capital, alongside maintaining robust financial controls across the business.
Working closely with the CEO/Managing Director, you will provide board-level reporting, commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and the continued growth of the organisation. You will also oversee Procurement and supplier spend while driving improvements across systems, processes, controls and management information.
What you'll need to succeedYou will be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified finance professional with experience operating at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or a similar senior finance level. Alternatively, you may be ready to take the next step into your first Number 1 finance position. You will have strong technical and commercial finance experience alongside the ability to lead and develop a team and work closely with senior stakeholders. Experience within a multi-site, hospitality, leisure, retail, FMCG or similarly operational environment would be particularly relevant.
What you'll get in returnThis is an opportunity to take on a genuine Number 1 finance position within a growing multi-site organisation, working directly with the CEO/Managing Director and playing an important role in the future development of the business. You will have significant autonomy and ownership across Finance and Procurement, with the opportunity to improve processes, develop the finance function and directly influence commercial and strategic decision-making.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4840896 - Jake Chadwick
Head of Finance in Blackburn employer: Hays
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