Head of Finance

  • Permanent
  • Leicester
  • £75000 - £85000 per annum + + Bonus GBP / Year

Alexander Daniels

Job Description

Alexander Daniels are proud to have partnered with a growing and ambitious multi-site organisation who are seeking a technically-strong Head of Finance to join the leadership team during an exciting period of expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing business. The organisation currently operates across multiple locations and has ambitious plans to more than double in size over the coming years.

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on, pragmatic approach. This is not a role for someone who wants to sit at arm’s length from the detail. Instead, you’ll be instrumental in improving financial controls, enhancing reporting, developing a growing finance team and helping create a scalable finance function capable of supporting significant business growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and take ownership of:

  • Monthly management accounts and financial reporting
  • Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
  • Financial controls and governance
  • Team leadership and development
  • Month-end and year-end processes
  • Business partnering with operational stakeholders
  • Process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
  • Supporting growth projects and strategic decision-making
  • Enhancing systems, reporting and operational efficiency

A significant opportunity within the role will be reviewing and developing the finance systems landscape, including the potential implementation of a more robust multi-site finance platform.

About You

We’re interested in speaking with ambitious finance professionals who combine strong technical skills with a growth mindset.

You will ideally have:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
  • Experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar leadership role
  • Strong financial reporting and management accounting expertise
  • Experience improving financial controls and processes
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
  • Advanced Excel and finance systems experience

Experience within a multi-site environment would be highly advantageous, whether gained within healthcare, care, hospitality, retail, leisure, facilities management or a similar sector.

Previous exposure to system implementations, finance transformation projects or business growth initiatives would also be attractive.

The Person

The successful candidate will be:

  • Ambitious and career-driven
  • Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
  • Entrepreneurial and proactive in their approach
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
  • A natural problem solver
  • Someone who enjoys building and improving rather than simply maintaining

What’s On Offer?

  • Salary of £75,000 – £85,000
  • Performance-related bonus potential
  • Significant exposure to a high-growth business
  • Opportunity to shape and develop a finance function
  • Direct access to senior leadership
  • Long-term career progression opportunities
  • The chance to lead meaningful systems and transformation projects

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Finance Director, established Head of Finance or ambitious Financial Controller looking to take the next step within a growing and entrepreneurial organisation.

To find out more, please apply in confidence or contact us directly for a discreet discussion.

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