Head of Finance

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the financial strategy, aligning with business objectives and growth plans.
• Provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to the Founder and CEO.
• Support long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Contribute to business planning, investment decisions, and commercial strategy.

Commercial & Operational Support

• Support pricing strategies, bid development, and commercial negotiations.
• Provide financial input into contracts, proposals, and tenders (e.g. frameworks such as TS4).
• Work closely with operational teams to improve cost efficiency and margin performance.
• Analyse financial performance across projects and services, identifying risks and opportunities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and develop the finance function as the business grows.
• Provide guidance and oversight to any finance staff or external partners.
• Promote financial awareness and accountability across the organisation.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts.
• Ensure robust financial forecasting and performance tracking.
• Monitor cash flow, profitability, and financial health of the organisation.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making.

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Manage audits, tax compliance, and liaison with external accountants and auditors.
• Ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks and risk management processes.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting, and processes.
• Ensure effective use of finance tools and integration with wider business systems.
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives within the finance function