Head of Finance
Robert Walters – Head of Finance - Permanent - Hybrid – South Birmingham - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Our client, a fast-paced and high-growth business, is looking for a commercially astute Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function, drive performance, and partner the business in delivering its strategic objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance leader to operate in a dynamic environment, influence decision-making, and build a high-performing team within a supportive and progressive organisation.
Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance:
- Lead and oversee the full finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting.
- Partner with senior leadership to drive commercial decision-making and business performance.
- Deliver timely and insightful management accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
- Provide clear financial analysis and commentary to support strategic initiatives and growth plans.
- Own cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial planning.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls.
- Support business transformation projects and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
- Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and advisors.
Key essentials of the Head of Finance:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (essential)
- Proven experience in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Birmingham
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: IZCW3K-432F39A3
Date posted: 28 May 2026
Consultant: Beatriz Fernandez-Conde Catala N
midlands accountancy-finance/cfo-finance-director-financial-controller 2026-05-28 2026-07-27 accountancy Birmingham West Midlands GB GBP 75000 85000 85000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.co.uk https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true