Senior Head of Finance

Senior Head of Finance

Full-Time On-site
Robert Half

b Overview /b p In this senior finance leadership role, you will steer the finance function for a UK-based professional services organisation, shaping strategy and governance across a diverse client portfolio. You’ll partner with executive leadership to drive growth, performance and robust controls while leading a sizable team through transformation. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on enhancement of reporting, KPI development, and service delivery. You will champion data-driven decision making and high-impact financial governance to support scalable, client-focused operations. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence the finance agenda and operational excellence at scale. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salary /li li bonus /li li comprehensive benefits package /li li clear career progression /li li high-visibility role /li li exposure to executive leadership /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Set the finance strategy, operating model and service delivery framework /li li Partner with executive leadership to support growth and operational performance /li li Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, internally and externally /li li Support commercial activity and client presentations; act as escalation point for complex financial matters /li li Maintain robust financial governance, controls, risk management and regulatory compliance /li li Oversee internal and external audit relationships and governance reporting /li li Produce accurate, timely management information, KPIs and dashboards /li li Lead and develop a sizeable finance team; foster accountability and continuous improvement /li li Drive finance transformation, process optimisation and adoption of technology /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant senior finance leadership experience in a complex environment /li li Proven track record leading large finance teams through growth and change /li li Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance /li li Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders internally and externally /li li Experience delivering operational improvement and transformation initiatives /li li Strong commercial acumen with strategic and operational execution skills /li li Excellent communication and relationship-building skills /li /ul ul li stakeholder management /li li leadership and people development /li li commercial acumen /li li financial governance and controls /li li management reporting and KPI development /li li financial analysis for strategic decision-making /li /ul

Senior Head of Finance employer: Robert Half

At Robert Half, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an IT Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a highly regulated environment, supported by a team that values professional growth and development. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally in their roles.

Robert Half

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