Head of Finance

Sittingbourne Permanent View Job Description
Join a major UK infrastructure and logistics business as Head of Finance, leading a team of Finance Managers and supporting the Finance Director across a complex multi-site operation. You'll be responsible for improving financial performance, strengthening governance and controls, supporting capital investment decisions and helping shape the future direction of the finance function.
  • Senior leadership role with FD succession potential
  • Influence major investment and growth projects

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK infrastructure and logistics organisation operating a significant multi-site operation across the South East. Following continued investment and growth, they are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the senior leadership team and play a key role in supporting operational performance, financial governance and strategic decision-making.This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with an experienced Finance Director, lead a high-calibre finance team and contribute to the continued development of a large operational business with ambitious growth plans.

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Finance will lead a team of Finance Managers and play a key role in supporting both the finance function and wider operational leadership team.Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, developing and mentoring a team of Finance Managers and finance professionals
  • Driving budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across a multi-site operation
  • Delivering insightful management reporting and financial analysis to support decision-making
  • Partnering with operational stakeholders to improve financial performance, cost efficiency and profitability
  • Supporting capital investment planning and business case development
  • Strengthening governance, controls and risk management frameworks
  • Managing cash flow, working capital and balance sheet performance
  • Enhancing reporting capability and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Supporting audit processes and ensuring a strong financial control environment
  • Acting as deputy to the Finance Director when required



The Successful Applicant

We are seeking a qualified finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and experience operating within a complex multi-site environment to take on this Head of Finance position.You will likely possess:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
  • Significant post-qualified finance experience
  • Previous experience leading finance teams within a multi-site or operationally focused business
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience
  • Experience of improving processes, systems and financial performance
  • A solid understanding of governance, controls, audit and risk management
  • Cash flow, working capital and balance sheet management experience
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • The ability to influence and challenge constructively across operational and leadership teams
  • Experience gained within capital intensive sectors such as logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial services, waste, engineering, supply chain or similarly operational businesses would be advantageous



What's on Offer

  • Salary up to c£80,000
  • Car Allowance
  • Performance-related Bonus
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Matched Pension Scheme
  • 27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Clear opportunity to develop towards a broader finance leadership role



This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Regional Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager looking to take ownership of a significant operational finance function and progress their career within a growing infrastructure and logistics business.

Contact
Paul Urquhart
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067067
Phone number
+44 1622 604 511

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Where
Sittingbourne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Paul Urquhart
Consultant phone
+44 1622 604 511
Job reference
JN-072026-7067067