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Head of Finance

Bristol Permanent View Job Description
Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll lead a small, close-knit finance team and take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash management and compliance. You'll be a trusted partner to the leadership team, translating financial data into meaningful insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Working for a scaling, purpose led business as the number one in finance.
  • Reporting directly to the CEO shaping strategy and driving business decisions .

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative, purpose-led technology business committed to making a positive social impact. With a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of development.

Job Description

  • Lead the Finance function, managing and developing a small team while ensuring robust, scalable financial processes and controls.
  • Oversee month-end reporting, management accounts, KPI analysis and financial performance reporting for the CEO and Board.
  • Own the business forecasting model, annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, providing insight to support strategic decision-making.
  • Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury, including reporting to shareholders, banks and lenders.
  • Ensure financial compliance, statutory reporting, audit requirements and regulatory obligations are met.
  • Act as a trusted business partner to the CEO and wider leadership team, providing commercial insight to inform business performance and growth.
  • Manage key external relationships and drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and the use of AI to enhance efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, with strong post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience leading a finance function within a small or medium-sized business.
  • Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management capabilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confidence communicating financial information to senior stakeholders, including the CEO and Board.
  • A track record of using AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity and business processes.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £70,000 to £80,000.
  • Hybrid working.
  • A senior leadership role with direct access to the CEO and Board.
  • Professional development and clear career progression.



If you're interested in this role, please apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Lucie Brown
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120729
Phone number
+44 117 927 1458

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Where
Bristol
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucie Brown
Consultant phone
+44 117 927 1458
Job reference
JN-102026-7120729