At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team and drive financial decision-making for a growing SME.
- Company: Established SME in Coventry with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for ambitious individuals seeking career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on financial strategies.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Trinity House is partnering exclusively with an established, growing SME business based in Coventry, to recruit a Head of Finance.
This pivotal role will bring structure and rigor to the finance function, supporting the company’s continued growth.
You will partner with the CEO to provide key contributions to the company’s financial decision-making process.
You will oversee the day to day finance team, ensuring high-quality customer delivery, strong financial performance, and continuous improvement of processes, systems and people.
You will act with a high level of autonomy within business objectives, providing leadership and direction across the Finance team and wider business.
The Role
- Overseeing daily operations of the Finance department.
- Developing and maintaining a strong financial control framework, implementing best practices, and unifying processes, reporting timelines, and controls.
- Leading the statutory reporting process for the group, serving as the primary liaison with external stakeholders.
- Acting as the ERP system champion to drive system understanding and effective usage across the business.
- Producing key financial reports and conducting detailed analyses to provide actionable insights.
- Maximising profitability in collaboration with the management team and enhancing profitability reporting.
- Representing the Finance department in monthly management meetings, providing updates to the senior leadership team on financial performance.
Profile
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build, develop, and sustain relationships.
- Technically proficient, able to lead confidently and foster trust within the team.
- Skilled in balancing hands-on work with high-level reporting and strategic oversight.
- Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
In Return
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Flexible / hybrid working
- Lifestyle benefits
This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious all-rounder, with proven experience of building strong relationships with strategic and tactical leadership.
If you think you can add value in this forward thinking business, please contact me for more information!
Head of Finance in Coventry employer: Trinity House Group
Trinity House Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the heart of Derby. With opportunities for professional growth and a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday and a discretionary bonus, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally in a dynamic environment.
