Head of Finance - Clear Pathway to Finance Director in Poole

Talent Finance are working exclusively with an ambitious and growing business to appoint a Head of Finance at a pivotal stage of its journey. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a genuine opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to shape the finance function, influence business performance and help drive the next phase of growth.

This role is about far more than reporting numbers. We're looking for a commercially minded finance leader who can challenge, improve and inspire. Someone who is comfortable holding people accountable, driving continuous improvement and raising standards across the business, whilst remaining hands on and leading by example.

For an ambitious Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or Finance Manager looking to broaden their commercial and strategic exposure, this role offers a clear route towards a future Finance Director position.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of the finance function whilst partnering closely with senior leadership to support business performance and strategic decision making. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team.
• Ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Delivering budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Providing commercial insight to support business growth and profitability.
• Strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Driving continuous improvement across systems, reporting and ways of working.
• Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business.
• Holding teams accountable to financial objectives and performance expectations.
• Supporting strategic projects, business planning and future growth initiatives.

About You

You'll be an ambitious and commercially focused finance professional who wants to make a genuine impact. You will likely be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified through experience.
• Currently operating as a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or Head of Finance.
• Comfortable working within a growing and fast paced environment.
• A strong business partner who can influence and challenge constructively.
• Passionate about improving processes, driving efficiencies and delivering results.
• A confident leader who can build credibility across all levels of the business.
• Equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up your sleeves when required.
• Motivated by the opportunity to progress towards a future Finance Director role.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join a business where you'll have a genuine seat at the table. Working directly alongside the Managing Director, you'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, improving business performance and supporting future growth. You'll have the freedom to bring new ideas, challenge existing ways of working and make a visible impact across the organisation.

For the right individual, this role provides an outstanding platform to develop into a future Finance Director whilst building broad commercial, operational and leadership experience.

What's on Offer

• £70,000 to £85,000 salary depending on experience.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Direct exposure to strategic decision making and senior leadership.
• Clear progression towards a future Finance Director position.
• The opportunity to shape and develop the finance function.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution will be recognised and valued.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Anja Davison at Talent Finance.

At Talent Finance, we work closely with our clients to ensure a positive and inclusive recruitment process. We are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.