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Head of Finance

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aldershot

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Financial Controller / Head of Finance

A well-established, privately owned multi-entity Group is seeking a technically strong and commercially astute Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this is a broad and hands-on role combining financial control, statutory oversight, and commercial support. You will lead a small team while driving improvements in reporting, controls, and financial visibility across the Group.

This role is ideally suited to a qualified finance professional who thrives in an SME environment and is comfortable operating both strategically and at a detailed level.  This is a high-impact role offering real ownership and visibility within a growing, entrepreneurial Group. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy while maintaining strong operational control, ideal for someone looking to step into a true Head of Finance position within an SME setting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

Full ownership of the Group finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and governance 
	
Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including consolidated Group reporting (P&L, EBITDA, balance sheet) 
	
Oversight and review of statutory accounts across multiple entities 
	
Maintenance of the fixed asset register and integrity of the general ledger 

Audit & Compliance

Lead the year-end audit process, including preparation of audit files and primary liaison with external auditors 
	
Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, corporation tax, and CIS 
	
Manage relationships with HMRC, banking partners, and external advisors 

Cashflow & Commercial Insight

Ownership of Group cashflow forecasting and working capital management 
	
Development of robust financial models to support strategic planning and investment decisions 
	
Delivery of meaningful KPI reporting and financial analysis to support operational performance 

Leadership & Development

Management and development of a finance team of four, covering transactional finance, payroll, and management accounting 
	
Drive process improvements and efficiencies across the finance function 

Strategic Support

Support budgeting and forecasting processes 
	
Contribute to treasury management and debt financing activities 
	
Act as a key financial partner to the wider business 

Candidate Profile

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), or QBE with demonstrable senior-level experience 
	
Proven experience operating within a multi-entity environment 
	
Strong technical grounding in statutory accounts, audit, and tax compliance 
	
Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability 
	
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling) 
	
Track record of managing and developing finance teams 
	
Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight 
	
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment

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