At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and support business growth through budgeting and forecasting.
- Company: Dynamic and ambitious company with a turnover of £12 million, aiming for £15 million.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £150k pro rata, flexible part-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage in cross-functional projects beyond traditional finance roles.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on financial decision-making and business success.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified finance professional with experience in SME environments and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Job Description
- Part Time Head of Finance
- Salary £150k pro rata
- Working Pattern: Part time 3 days a week in office
The Opportunity
Exciting opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded finance professional to join a growing and ambitious business at an important stage of its development.
With current turnover of approximately £12 million and a clear ambition to continue scaling towards £15 million and beyond, it is currently structured as an LLP.
This role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with senior leadership team, understanding the wider business and using financial information to influence commercial decision-making.
The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening the existing finance function, improving processes and controls, and providing the forecasting, budgeting and commercial insight required to support the continued strategic growth.
About the Role
Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider management team, you will provide strong financial leadership and commercial support across the business.
Existing financial processes and controls are already in place, but there is a requirement to review, improve and ensure they are more robust for continued growth.
A key focus of the role will be forecasting, budgeting and financial planning & ensuring accurate, timely and meaningful financial information is accessible to support both short-term operational decisions and longer-term strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Finance Manager and senior leadership team with the financial management of the business.
- Providing meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight to support.
- Supporting management accounts and ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and commercially useful.
- Working alongside the Finance Manager and external tax accountants.
- Providing financial guidance and support to non-finance colleagues across the business, through its planned transition from an LLP to an incorporated company.
- Identifying financial risks, opportunities and areas for improved profitability and efficiency.
- Working collaboratively with wider areas of the business to improve performance and operational efficiency.
- Contributing to wider business projects and initiatives where your commercial and financial expertise can add value.
- Supporting the development and capability of the finance team.
- Wider Business Responsibility
One of the many attractive aspects of this opportunity is the scope to become involved in areas beyond traditional finance.
The business seeks someone who offers wider responsibilities or cross-functional projects such as:
- Supply Chain & procurement
- IT, AI, automation and business transformation
- Compliance & process improvement
- Operational efficiency
About You
- Fully qualified with proven technical finance capability, coupled with commercial awareness, curiosity and a practical approach.
- Experience of working within a growing SME or entrepreneurial environment where you have supported a business through a scaling process.
- Strong experience of budgeting and forecasting and the ability to analyse financial information and turn it into meaningful commercial insight.
- Experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting.
- A hands-on, collaborative, proactive approach.
- The ability to work across functions and understand the wider commercial operation and challenge constructively.
Head of Finance employer: Resourcing Group
At MHCLG, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the UK. Our remote working model offers flexibility while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering communities and enhancing recruitment processes through cutting-edge technology.
