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Head of Finance

On-site in Bristol·Added 2 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page UK

1249 open roles

Overview

Salary
£70,000 - £80,000 a year

About £4,260 - £4,750 a month after tax.

Contract
Permanent contract

Skills

Requirements

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, with strong post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience leading a finance function within a small or medium-sized business.
  • Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management capabilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confidence communicating financial information to senior stakeholders, including the CEO and Board.
  • A track record of using AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity and business processes.

Pay & benefits

  • Salary of £70,000 to £80,000.
  • Hybrid working.
  • A senior leadership role with direct access to the CEO and Board.
  • Professional development and clear career progression.

If you're interested in this role, please apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

The role

Summary

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll lead a small, close-knit finance team and take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash management and compliance. You'll be a trusted partner to the leadership team, translating financial data into meaningful insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Working for a scaling, purpose led business as the number one in finance.
  • Reporting directly to the CEO shaping strategy and driving business decisions.

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative, purpose-led technology business committed to making a positive social impact. With a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of development.

Job Description

  • Lead the Finance function, managing and developing a small team while ensuring robust, scalable financial processes and controls.
  • Oversee month-end reporting, management accounts, KPI analysis and financial performance reporting for the CEO and Board.
  • Own the business forecasting model, annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, providing insight to support strategic decision-making.
  • Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury, including reporting to shareholders, banks and lenders.
  • Ensure financial compliance, statutory reporting, audit requirements and regulatory obligations are met.
  • Act as a trusted business partner to the CEO and wider leadership team, providing commercial insight to inform business performance and growth.
  • Manage key external relationships and drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and the use of AI to enhance efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, with strong post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience leading a finance function within a small or medium-sized business.
  • Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management capabilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confidence communicating financial information to senior stakeholders, including the CEO and Board.
  • A track record of using AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity and business processes.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £70,000 to £80,000.
  • Hybrid working.
  • A senior leadership role with direct access to the CEO and Board.
  • Professional development and clear career progression.

If you're interested in this role, please

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

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