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Head of Finance & Risk

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Nottingham

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Head of Finance & Risk

6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract (TTP) | £85–90k plus benefits | Nottingham (Hybrid)

A well‑established UK business with international links is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to join on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, with a clear opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
This is a senior fixed‑term appointment, joining at a key point in the organisation’s development, providing stability and leadership across finance, tax and governance. The role will suit a commercially minded, technically strong finance professional who is comfortable operating at board level and taking ownership of a broad and impactful remit.

The Role

Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will take end‑to‑end responsibility for the UK finance function, leading a capable team and acting as a trusted adviser to both internal and external stakeholders.
Key elements of the role include:

Providing strategic financial leadership across reporting, control and compliance
Leading budgeting, forecasting and performance review processes
Owning financial risk management, internal controls and governance frameworks
Acting as the senior point of accountability for UK tax compliance, including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) responsibilities
Managing relationships with auditors, advisers, banks and group stakeholders
Supporting improvement initiatives across finance and the wider business
Leading, developing and supporting the finance team through the contract periodAbout You

You will be a senior‑level finance professional with the confidence and credibility to operate in a complex environment and provide clear, pragmatic guidance to stakeholders.

You are likely to bring:

ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Head of Finance / Finance Director / equivalent)
Strong technical expertise across financial control, tax and governance
Experience of statutory reporting, audit and UK regulatory compliance
Exposure to SAO and company secretarial responsibilities or operating within a robust tax governance framework
A pragmatic, hands‑on approach and the ability to add value quickly in a fixed‑term role
Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership styleWhy Consider This Opportunity?

Senior, board‑visible role with genuine responsibility and influence
Clear transition to permanent potential
Broad remit spanning leadership, governance and oversight
£85–90k plus benefits
Nottingham‑based with hybrid working

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