Head of Finance

Robert Walters – Head of Finance – Permanent – North Warwickshire – Hybrid - £80,000-£90,000 per annum Job title: Head of Finance Location: North Warwickshire Salary: £80,000-£90,000 per annum Hours: Full time

Role details

A fast-growing organisation in North Warwickshire is seeking a Head of Finance to join their team. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring the organisation’s long-term stability and growth. As Head of Finance, you will develop and deliver robust financial strategies aligned to organisational objectives, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear insight, analysis, and recommendations that support effective decision-making. You will lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages professional development and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities of the Head of Finance

• Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance to ensure the organisation’s long-term stability and growth.
• Develop and implement robust financial strategies that align with organisational objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration across departments.
• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making through clear communication and dependable advice.
• Lead, mentor, and nurture the finance team by promoting knowledge sharing, professional development, and an inclusive working environment.
• Ensure accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other partners to maintain trust and transparency throughout all financial processes.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and risk management activities to safeguard the organisation’s assets while supporting sustainable growth initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and controls by encouraging feedback from colleagues at all levels.
• Support the wider business with ad hoc projects such as system upgrades or process reviews by providing expert guidance rooted in empathy and understanding.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Experience within an SME in senior finance roles where you have demonstrated responsibility for end-to-end financial management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate complex information clearly while showing empathy for colleagues’ perspectives.
• High level of integrity combined with attention to detail when preparing reports or managing sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly under pressure while maintaining accuracy and dependability throughout busy periods.

What sets this company apart

This organisation offers a rare blend of stability and innovation, combining over two decades of technical expertise with the backing of a global software group. Professional growth is central, with emerging technologies, evolving processes and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations and commercial teams, there are abundant opportunities to deepen financial, technical and leadership capabilities.

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