Head of Finance in Norwich

RCP Parking is one of the UK’s leading family run car park operators, with over 30 years of experience and a reputation built on quality, efficiency and customer focus. Our ethos is simple: every car park is a valuable asset, and every team member a part of our story. As a business recognised as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Wellbeing, we are proud of our family heritage and excited about our future growth. We know that culture is the backbone of how we lead and deliver, and we are looking for someone who can help us take this to the next level.

The Head of Finance will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing both strategic financial direction and leadership of the finance function. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider SLT, this role will shape the financial strategy, strengthen commercial capability and ensure the financial robustness required to support sustainable growth. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast-moving, values-driven, privately owned business where pace, clarity and accountability matter.

Here are the most important skills and attributes needed for this position:

• Develop and implement financial strategies supporting RCP’s growth, including long‑term planning, revenue modelling, and investment appraisal.
• Provide commercial and financial insight for new contracts, pricing models, bids, and tenders.
• Identify and secure funding, and advise on leasing, property, and capital investments to enable expansion.
• Challenge assumptions and offer alternative strategies to improve business outcomes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure financial strategy aligns with on-the-ground realities.
• Lead production of accurate, auditable monthly management accounts, board reporting, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure financial resilience.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Continuously improve reporting processes and systems to support business growth.
• Communicate financial information clearly and transparently across the business.

Risk, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legal requirements and internal policies.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Oversee risk management processes and mitigate financial exposure.
• Work with external accountants, auditors and advisors to ensure statutory compliance.

Stakeholder & Board Engagement

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Board and senior leadership team.
• Build trusted relationships with investors, banks, and external partners.
• Partner with departments to strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations clearly and confidently.
• Provide commercial insight and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders with integrity and discretion.

Person Specification

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven management experience within a senior finance role, ideally as a Finance Director or Head of Finance.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Extensive background in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• A proven track record as a senior finance leader, contributing beyond finance to wider business strategy.
• Experience appraising investment opportunities and raising finance.
• Experience operating within a multi-site and growing organisation.
• Experience in the private parking sector.
• Experience working closely with operational teams in a commercial, service-led or property related business.
• Demonstrated experience in debt structuring, property financing or asset backed lending is advantageous.

One of the best things about joining RCP is our rewards package. As a Company we are appreciative of our people, and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this as a living wage foundation member. You will receive when working for us:

• A competitive salary of £80,000 per annum upwards, based on experience, discussed at interview stage.
• 25 days holiday, plus usual statutory and bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday each year.
• Top tier package with Perkbox, our reward, and recognition platform.
• Fantastic Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme provided by Canada Life.
• Life assurance cover scheme with Canada Life (£25,000 payable benefit).
• Private Healthcare Scheme – Vitality Health.
• Free parking with RCP across the UK.
• Great Places to Work Certified (2024/2025, 2025/2026, 2026/2027).
• Living Wage Foundation Member.

We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.