Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Birmingham

GBP60,000 – GBP65,000 + Flexible benefits

Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking a hands–on and commercially astute Head of Finance to oversee financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will manage the UK & European accounts teams, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement in all financial operations.

Why This Role Is For You:

• Leadership with Impact: Take charge of the financial and administrative functions of a thriving business, playing a critical role in shaping its financial future.

• Strategic Influence: As part of the SMT, you'll collaborate closely with other senior leaders to address key business challenges and deliver on strategic plans

• Hands–On Management: Oversee a diverse range of financial operations, from cash management and budgeting to tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries.

• Serve as a member of the SMT, understanding key business challenges and collaborating with other leaders to deliver on company plans.

• Manage the UK & European accounts teams ( Headcount – 5), overseeing credit control, sales, and purchase ledger management.

• Handle cash management and treasury responsibilities, managing multiple UK and non–UK bank accounts in various currencies.

• Collaborate with the Logistics Manager on stock management, considering cash flow impacts and obsolescence.

• Oversee the Accounts operations within the ERP system, including postings to the nominal ledger.

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the SMT, detailing group trading activities and balance sheets.

• Ensure compliance with all company and tax reporting requirements, including VAT, Intrastat, and EC Sales Reporting.

• Manage WEEE reporting for both the UK and Europe

• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, advising on potential cost–saving areas.

• Oversee pension, private healthcare, and death–in–service policies, liaising with the company s advisors.

• Manage HR and personnel files, working with external HR consultants as needed.

• Ensure timely completion of annual accounting and audit requirements for group businesses.

• Handle company secretarial functions and report to Companies House.

• Maintain and create documentation to support all accounts systems and processes.

What We re Looking For from You:

• Ideally a full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

• Strong cash flow management experience

• A detail–oriented and highly organised individual with a strong background in SME finance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data manipulation skills.

• A hands–on approach, with the ability to manage both the detailed work and your team effectively.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a logical and ordered approach to conveying information.

• A proactive, trustworthy, and dependable individual who anticipates needs and takes initiative.

• A deep understanding of how processes and systems work together, with a clear grasp of business objectives.

• A motivated and driven professional who seeks continuous improvement and is never satisfied with the status quo.

• Commercially astute, with a detailed understanding of how a successful business operates.

Why Join This Team?

Our client offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions will be valued and your growth encouraged. With a competitive salary, and flexible benefits to appeal.