At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and drive profitability through strategic financial insights.
- Company: Dynamic firm seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape financial strategy.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the firm's growth and financial performance.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in finance leadership and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the firm’s finance function. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role is responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the firm’s financial performance supports our strategic ambitions. This is a key leadership role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive profitability, improve financial insight, and support the firm’s continued growth.
The Head of Finance has the following direct reports: Senior Financial Accountant, Head of Financial Systems.
Role responsibility:- Set and clearly communicate the Finance team strategy, ensuring alignment of team objectives with the wider firm strategy.
- Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the COO, Partnership, and Executive Board.
- Oversee all financial operations including management accounts, reporting, and year-end statutory accounts.
- Oversee the production of the annual budget and reforecasting processes.
- Deliver timely, accurate and insightful MI and KPIs to support decision-making.
- Review monthly cashflow projections and ensure effective working capital management.
- Develop and deliver advanced financial modelling to support business needs.
- Provide modelling and analysis across key areas including: Lock‑up and working capital reporting, Business planning and strategic initiatives.
- Drive data‑led insights to enhance firm performance.
We think you need these skills to ace Head of Finance
Financial Strategy
Operational Finance
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Performance Analysis
Leadership
Team Development
Stakeholder Management
