Head of Finance - Counted Recruitment : Job Details

About the Business

We are recruiting a fantastic opportunity as a Head of Finance for a fast-growing logistics and technology business. This is a great opportunity to play a key role within overseeing all financial aspects of the business. This role has a route to becoming Finance Director within the next 12 to 18 months.

Main Duties:

As a Head of Finance, your main duties include:

• Direct and oversee all financial functions—budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow—ensuring they align seamlessly with the company’s long-term objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors and executive leadership, delivering clear, data-backed insights to guide strategic decisions and future planning.
• Design and execute comprehensive financial strategies that promote sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Deliver precise, timely monthly management accounts, financial statements, and performance dashboards for senior decision-makers.
• Assess current financial processes and systems to pinpoint enhancement opportunities, leading the integration of innovative solutions such as AI-powered tools, automation, and strategic outsourcing.
• Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and other financial stakeholders to secure optimal outcomes.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and continuous learning.
• Strengthen and monitor financial controls, systems, and processes to minimise risk and protect financial integrity.

Location / Office / Culture

This role offers a hybrid split with their offices being based in Walsall. The role itself reports into a high ambitious and supportive owner, who you will partner to help grow the business.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or strong FC experience
• Experience in a senior finance role
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Why Join the business

• A route to FD in 12/18 months
• Fantastic overall benefit
• Flexible working
• An innovative working environment

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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