Head of Finance - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Walsall

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000

Top of the salary range will be offered to a candidate that is ACCA or CIMA qualified or QBE with 3-5 years’ experience in commercial and analytical roles.

Are you a commercially minded and analytical finance leader ready to drive strategic growth in recognised and successful business? I am working with a valued Reed client, they are looking a driven Head of Finance, ideally from the Construction or Manufacturing industry, to join the senior management team and play a pivotal role in shaping future the business!

The Role

As a key member of the management team, you’ll go beyond producing timely and accurate financial reports—you’ll act on them. You’ll identify opportunities for improvement, drive efficiency and enhance profitability across the business. You will have the autonomy to act on your ideas and work closely with the wider team and business to drive them forward!

You’ll lead the Finance function but this is more than a Finance role... Your analytical and inquisitive nature will be vital in identifying profit risks and opportunities, negotiating contracts and influencing strategic decisions!

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Be hands on in preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis
• Lead cash flow forecasting and statutory returns (VAT, etc.)
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset register
• Develop capex proposals and secure asset finance
• Support strategic decision-making through business modelling
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Receivable team
• Lead monthly business reviews with senior management
• Ensure accurate performance reporting and resolve anomalies
• Oversee costing and pricing strategies and develop commercial processes to drive continuous improvement
• Analyse market and sales data to identify growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally from the Construction industry.
• Be a strong leader that is happy to role their sleeves up and get involved with the team!
• Have an inquisitive person with the drive to make changes, your ideas will be celebrated and my client wants you to run with them!
• Must be ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience (QBE), with a strong background in analytical and commercial roles!
• Be tech savvy! Comfortable with ERP systems and proficient with Microsoft Excel including complex modelling.

What Now?

If you are interested in this position, please don't hesitate to apply as interviews can take place immediately!