Head of Finance
New Yesterday
Salary: c 75-80K
An ambitious and forward-thinking business based in Lancaster is seeking a Head of Finance to lead, stabilise, and transform its finance function during a pivotal stage of growth. This critical leadership appointment will suit a commercially astute, hands-on finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys delivering both strategic and operational impact.
The Role
Reporting directly to the MD, the Head of Finance will play a central role in shaping the financial strategy and day-to-day operations of the business. You will:
- Lead the Finance Function: Provide day-to-day leadership across the team, ensuring stability, clarity, and continuity.
- Own Key Financial Operations: Oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
- Deliver Process Improvements: Assess current finance processes and team structures to identify and deliver quick wins, efficiencies, and long-term improvements.
- Simplify Complexity: Streamline and standardise workflows, replacing overly complex spreadsheets with robust, scalable systems.
- Drive Essential Projects: Quickly stabilise the team, restore delivery cadence, and support the business in achieving its financial and operational goals.
- Partner with Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the SLT providing sound judgement, commercial insight, and strategic recommendations.
About You
We are looking for a finance leader who combines technical excellence with strategic acumen and the leadership presence to inspire confidence. You will bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
- Significant post-qualified experience, including time in a senior finance leadership role.
- Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, change-oriented, or scale-up environments.
- Strong technical finance expertise, coupled with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- A track record of improving processes, controls, and reporting systems without slowing business pace.
- Exceptional communication skills, able to provide clarity, structure, and accountability across the function.
- A calm, proactive approach that brings stability and reassurance during periods of change.
What Is On Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.(up to 80K)
- Hybrid working model (Lancaster office presence required).
- The opportunity to lead a key function in an ambitious and growing organisation.
- The scope to shape the future of the finance team and function.
Please urgently get in touch for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance
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