Head of Finance

Job Description

Hirexo are partnering with a fast-growing management business with sites across the Midlands and an active pipeline to expand further across the UK. We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Finance to take ownership of financial strategy, reporting, and operational excellence. This role is based in Leicester and is commutable from all areas of Leicester, Loughborough, Coalville, Hinckley, Lutterworth and Melton Mowbray.

About Our Client: Our client is a rapidly expanding management business with a strong foothold across the Midlands. With ambitious plans to scale operations further across the UK, they require a dynamic financial leader to oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring stability and growth. The business operates across multiple sites and continues to develop new revenue streams, requiring a Head of Finance who can bring financial rigour, strategic foresight, and effective leadership to the finance function.

The Opportunity for the Head of Finance: This is a pivotal role within the business, reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with key stakeholders. The Head of Finance will be responsible for financial planning, compliance, and ensuring the smooth running of all financial processes. Your insights will support business growth, cost control, and operational efficiency across a complex, multi-site organisation.

What the Head of Finance will be involved in:

1. Overseeing all banking operations, ensuring daily monitoring of accounts, managing payments, and providing weekly cash flow summaries to the Managing Director.
2. Managing financial controls, ensuring secure access to online banking, overseeing payment approvals, and maintaining compliance with funding agreements.
3. Leading financial reporting, including management accounts, VAT returns, and external audits, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
4. Handling accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices, bank reconciliations, and effective cash flow management.
5. Supporting commercial and property-related finance, including rental invoicing, reconciliations, and financial oversight of major project expenditures.
6. Overseeing payroll operations, including processing salaries, managing pensions, handling statutory payments (SSP/SMP), and ensuring compliance with HMRC.
7. Driving continuous improvement within financial systems, ensuring Sage is optimised to meet business needs and supporting the integration of new entities.
8. Managing and mentoring the finance team, providing leadership, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring robust succession planning.
9. Assisting with insurance renewals, financial surveys, and other compliance-related responsibilities as required.

To be successful as the Head of Finance, you will need the following:

1. ACCA / ACA / CIMA Qualified with great post-qualification experience.
2. Proven experience in a senior finance role.
3. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
4. Experience managing banking operations, financial controls, and funding agreements.
5. A solid background in payroll, including pensions, statutory payments, and payroll software.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for financial detail.
7. Effective leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor a finance team.
8. Excellent communication skills, capable of working cross-functionally and presenting financial data to senior stakeholders.
9. Proficiency in Sage, Microsoft Office, and other relevant financial software.

The package on offer for the Head of Finance includes:

1. Competitive salary of £65,000 to £90,000 depending on experience.
2. Bonus scheme linked to company and personal performance.
3. Free onsite parking.
4. Generous holiday allowance.
5. Hybrid working options.

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