218 head of finance jobs found

Job Summary: We are seeking an Interim Head of Finance to oversee the financial operations of a local business based 10 miles west of Norwich.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the financial health, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making processes. The role reports to the Managing Director and has one report – The Finance and Admin Assistant.   This role could be either 4 or 5 days.  Key Responsibilities: Financial Management: Prepare and manage the budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, working closely with the MD and ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Maintain and monitor a dashboard of relevant KPIs. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management/department heads to develop and implement financial strategies that support the long-term objectives. Reporting: Generate accurate financial reports, including monthly and annual accounts, to provide insights into financial...

Interim Finance Manager - £200 to £300 per day – Lancaster (Hybrid)  Our client is a charity based in Lancaster and our client is looking for an Interim Finance  Manager to cover the post until a new incumbent starts. The role will be varied and include : Leading the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.  Providing strategic advice to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior managers on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.  Ensuring compliance with charity law, Companies House, HMRC, and relevant financial regulations.  Managing cashflow and developing financial strategies that support the long-term financial health of the organisation.  Supporting the HR Assistant to ensure LUSU complies with Lancaster University’s employment policies and procedures. Supporting the IT Manager to ensure IT systems and services are appropriately maintained and support operational needs.  Acting act as Company Secretary...

THIS ROLE IS REMOTE WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN ENGLAND. About Our Client Our client is a well-established and respected training provider, known for delivering exceptional education and skills programmes across a range of sectors. Their work helps learners achieve their full potential and supports employers in building a skilled and capable workforce. As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Head of Finance to lead their financial operations and contribute to the wider success of the business. The Role This is a senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing the full finance function. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial direction, ensure full compliance with regulatory and funding requirements (particularly ESFA), and deliver accurate and insightful reporting to support key business decisions. Key Responsibilities * Lead all day-to-day...

THIS ROLE IS REMOTE WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN ENGLAND. About Our Client Our client is a well-established and respected training provider, known for delivering exceptional education and skills programmes across a range of sectors. Their work helps learners achieve their full potential and supports employers in building a skilled and capable workforce. As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Head of Finance to lead their financial operations and contribute to the wider success of the business. The Role This is a senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing the full finance function. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial direction, ensure full compliance with regulatory and funding requirements (particularly ESFA), and deliver accurate and insightful reporting to support key business decisions. Key Responsibilities * Lead all day-to-day...

THIS ROLE IS REMOTE WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN ENGLAND. About Our Client Our client is a well-established and respected training provider, known for delivering exceptional education and skills programmes across a range of sectors. Their work helps learners achieve their full potential and supports employers in building a skilled and capable workforce. As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Head of Finance to lead their financial operations and contribute to the wider success of the business. The Role This is a senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing the full finance function. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial direction, ensure full compliance with regulatory and funding requirements (particularly ESFA), and deliver accurate and insightful reporting to support key business decisions. Key Responsibilities * Lead all day-to-day...

Are you a dynamic Finance person with strong interpersonal skills and tech savvy? Are you looking to develop a career within a well established business with a superb product? If so, this could be the position for you!.. We have a long standing, well established client within the beautiful Hampton Court area, that are looking to recruit a Finance person with a difference. The ideal candidate will be CIMA qualified (newly qualified ideally) and have the ability to flag up a situation and then advise on the next stage moving forward (e.g, stock amounts, locations and what to do with excess stock etc.) The role will report to the Managing Director and existing Management Team as well as an External Accountant. There are 2 parts of the role: Customer Service/Technical Administration You will be happy to speak to customers in a friendly and very helpful manner, respond to emails from customers, perform sales order processing duties and also be able to implement and integrate an...

Interim Head of Finance Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our public sector client in Oldbury, West Midlands, for an Interim Head of Finance to join the Strategic leadership team and help shape the future of care and support for people in the region.   This is a contract Inside IR35 working Full-time 37 hours per week   Initially for 3 months, with the potential to extend if needed.   We are seeking a strategic thinker who can develop and implement financial strategies that are in line with the organisations ambition for excellence and underpin our approach to transformation. Someone who can lead the finance function through planning, managing and delivering and can provide financial advice and guidance to Senior Management Team on strategic decisions and business initiatives.    The role   You will also be responsible for providing a high-quality finance support services to the Executive Management Team and the wider Strategic Leadership Team, contributing to...

Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Nottingham, to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance for a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. The successful Head of Commercial Finance candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 13, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling. You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the charity. What will you be doing? Lead, manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability,...

Job Title: Financial & Management Accountant (9-Month FTC) Location: Leicester or Northampton Contract: 9-Month Fixed Term An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial & Management Accountant to join a professional services firm's Finance Department. Based in either Leicester or Northampton, this is a fixed-term position covering a period of 9 months. You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and strategic finance projects, while also providing support and leadership to the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Supporting finance team projects, including implementation of the Chrome River Accounts Payable solution and development of new dashboards in Katchr Producing VAT returns and contributing to year-end statutory accounts Leading month-end reporting processes, including review of fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals Conducting Work in Progress (WIP) reviews with fee...

We are pleased to be working with our client seeking a Financial & Management Accountant based in Leicester for one of our clients on a 9-month fixed-term contract basis. Summary of the Financial & Management Accountant role Salary: £35,000 pro rata (negotiable) Location: Leicester, Hybrid with 1-2 days at home Type of Contract: 9 Month fixed-term contract Hours: 35-hour working week, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Benefits: 25 days holiday, Free onsite parking, Profit share scheme, Private medical, Company events Responsibilities of the Financial & Management Accountant * Support the CFO and Head of Finance in delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis. * Support the implementation of a new accounts payable system and develop new dashboards. * Lead and manage a small finance team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. * Oversee production of management accounts, financial statements, and statutory year-end reporting. * Prepare VAT returns...

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join a forward-thinking and values led organisation on a three month contract. Starting as soon as possible and reporting into the Head of Finance the role will manage a team of three and look after the end to end accounts payable process. The Role Responsibilities will include: * Supervising, coaching, and supporting a team of three Accounts Payable Assistants in processing invoices, payments and reconciliations. * Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies. * Reviewing and approving twice weekly payment runs, resolving discrepancies. * Liaising with supplier and resolving supplier queries as required. * Assisting with month-end close and reporting requirements. * Driving process improvements within the Accounts Payable function. The Person We are looking for someone who: * Has proven experience in Accounts...

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join a forward-thinking and values led organisation on a three month contract. Starting as soon as possible and reporting into the Head of Finance the role will manage a team of three and look after the end to end accounts payable process. The Role Responsibilities will include: * Supervising, coaching, and supporting a team of three Accounts Payable Assistants in processing invoices, payments and reconciliations. * Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies. * Reviewing and approving twice weekly payment runs, resolving discrepancies. * Liaising with supplier and resolving supplier queries as required. * Assisting with month-end close and reporting requirements. * Driving process improvements within the Accounts Payable function. The Person We are looking for someone who: * Has proven experience in Accounts...

Financial/Management Accountant, professional services firm, Northampton/Hybrid, c£40,000 p. a Newly created role for an experienced Financial/Management Accountant to join a leading professional services firm on a 9 month fixed term contract. Working closely with the CFO and Head of Finance in a small, close knit accounts team you will be actively involved with a number of projects, including the implementation of a new accounts payable system and the development of new financial reporting tools. As the Financial/Management Accountant your duties on a day to day basis will cover: * Leading of month end reporting (including preparation/review of fixed assets, prepayments and accruals). * Producing management and financial accounts. * Assisting with the production of year end and statutory accounts. * Conducting work in progress reviews with all fee earners. * Assisting with payroll. * Review of P11ds. * Calculating employee bonuses. * VAT returns If you...

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Financial & Management Accountant to join their Finance Department Team. The position is a 9 month fixed term position. The firm's Accounts department works as a team in providing an efficient accounting service to all the firm's users. The job holder is responsible for supporting the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance and assisting in managing the finance team. The role: * Supporting with finance team projects, specifically the Accounts Payable Project (moving to Chrome River AP solution), as well as the development of new dashboards in Katchr. * Producing VAT returns. * Taking a continuous improvement approach identifying opportunities to improve how or what is done in Finance. * Working with the Head of Finance to set chargeable targets for fee earners. * Providing data and insight to support decision making in the firm. * Leading of month end reporting (including preparation/review of fixed assets,...

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Financial & Management Accountant to join their Finance Department Team. The position is a 9 month fixed term position. The firm's Accounts department works as a team in providing an efficient accounting service to all the firm's users. The job holder is responsible for supporting the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance and assisting in managing the finance team. The role: * Supporting with finance team projects, specifically the Accounts Payable Project (moving to Chrome River AP solution), as well as the development of new dashboards in Katchr. * Producing VAT returns. * Taking a continuous improvement approach identifying opportunities to improve how or what is done in Finance. * Working with the Head of Finance to set chargeable targets for fee earners. * Providing data and insight to support decision making in the firm. * Leading of month end reporting (including preparation/review of fixed assets,...

Abacus Consulting are proud to be partnering a successful Events and Marketing SME business on the outskirts of Bedford. They have been established for over 40 years and have a niche client base, whom are very loyal. The role is a new position to support the finance team and although initially this is a 12 month FTC, there is a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent. Working as part of a small finance team, reporting into the Head of Finance, your duties as the Assistant Project Accountant will include: • Reconciling budgets across client accounts • Cost Allocations • Collating billing information • Support with month end process • Approving Purchase Orders • Other ad hoc duties The ideal candidate will have held a similar role previously within a SME business. AAT, Part Qualified or QBE. You must be a self starter with good Excel and IT skills. Modern/open plan offices. This is an office based role 3 days per week, with 2 days working remotely. Excellent...

Are you a Senior Document Controller with Supplier Document Management experience in the Oil and Gas industry? Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Engineering consulting client for a Senior Document Controller to work 5 days onsite in Surrey, operating inside IR35 for 12 months initially.     Under broad direction you’ll oversee and perform the full range of activities associated with document management work. You’ll be responsible for the development and execution of the document management plan and incorporating contractual requirements. You’ll guides and supervise personnel in the setup and execution of document management systems and processes as well as develop procedures and job notes. Other duties to include; Collaborates within the department, interfaces between functions, and with the Client to ensure that work processes are aligned. Ensure document management deliverable requirements are understood and achieved. Communicate/liaison with Project...

Your new company A leading specialist construction contractor operating across the UK and Ireland. The business delivers complex electrical infrastructure solutions for major projects. Your new role You will support the finance team during year-end and audit preparation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will work remotely alongside two assistant accountants. Key responsibilities include management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring smooth year-end processes. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience in management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and year-end processes Ability to review and improve financial reporting Ideally from a large construction environment, familiar with COINS ERP Power BI experience desirable High calibre capabilities, able to hit the ground running What you'll get in return Duration: 4-6 months (scope to extend until BAU) Location: Remote (Head Office: London) What you need to do now If you're interested in this...

HR Administrator   Certain Advantage is seeking a temporary HR Administrator based in Huddersfield. The initial assignment duration is 3 months with potential for extension.   The company:   We’re working with a leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Huddersfield that specialises in advanced diesel and alternative power technologies. Their site focuses on innovation, sustainability, and high-performance solutions for global power systems. Your responsibilities will include: As an HR administrator you will assist the People Support team that's located across multiple UK sites. You’ll work closely with the People Support Advisors and report directly to the People Support lead. Supporting HR administrators with day-to-day tasks such as filing, return-to-work documentation, new hire documentation, reference checks and updating of trackers. Acting as the link between employees and management by directing queries to the appropriate permanent team members Assisting...

Group Technical Accounting Manager Location: Luton (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) Rate: £550 - £700 per day (DOE) Contract: 6 months Join our client, a FTSE-listed leader, and play a pivotal role in shaping financial reporting excellence across the Group. As Group Technical Accounting Manager, you'll provide expert IFRS guidance, lead the statutory reporting process, and support the Head of Group Reporting in ensuring the Group's financial statements and disclosures meet the highest technical and professional standards. This is a high-profile role offering significant exposure across Group Finance, senior leadership, and external auditors - ideal for a technically strong and commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Lead on complex technical accounting issues, providing clear, practical advice to senior finance stakeholders. Oversee preparation and delivery of Group statutory accounts and interim reports in...