At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and drive strategic decision-making for business growth.
- Company: Dynamic UK organisation in a project-led environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing financial strategy and performance.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with senior finance leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Head of Finance
Location: West Midlands | Hybrid Working Robert Half are recruiting a Head of Finance on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment.
This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.
This is far more than a traditional financial control role.
You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.
The Role As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.
You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.
Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.
Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance. Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.
Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance. Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.
Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.
Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.
About You We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.
Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities. Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.
Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.
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Head of Finance Full Time in Birmingham employer: Robert Half
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