Head of Finance

£80,000 - £100,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Halifax | 4 days per week in the office A Head of Finance role combining strong financial control, group consolidation and project accounting with genuine commercial exposure and room to grow. We're partnering with a PE-backed SME to appoint a Head of Finance into a key role within the business. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance who wants to take ownership of a sizeable finance function, lead and develop a team, and broaden their commercial and strategic experience . You'll work closely with an experienced CFO, giving you exposure to areas beyond the traditional finance remit and the opportunity to develop your experience across commercial finance, business partnering and strategy. What you'll be doing You'll have real ownership of the finance function, leading and developing the team while ensuring the business has accurate, insightful financial information. Key areas will include: Leading, managing and developing the finance team , providing clear direction, accountability and support. Supporting and developing the team through a period of transformation and change . Taking ownership of group consolidation and month-end reporting , ensuring accurate and timely financial information across the business. Producing Board packs, commentary and analysis that tell the story behind the numbers. Maintaining strong financial controls and reporting processes. Providing insight into performance and identifying areas requiring attention. Taking ownership of project accounting , with a strong focus on WIP, CVRs, project costs, revenue recognition, margins and project profitability . Analysing project performance and working with operational teams to understand variances, risks and opportunities. Working closely with operational and commercial teams as a genuine business partner , using financial insight to influence decisions. Sitting in management meetings and contributing to wider business discussions. Analysing, understanding and challenging performance rather than simply reporting it. Supporting the CFO with modelling, forecasting, planning and strategy . Getting involved in projects, business improvement and change as the business continues to develop. What's in it for you? You'll have the opportunity to: Work closely with an experienced CFO and learn from someone who has operated at the top level. Develop your experience beyond financial control into commercial and strategic finance . Get genuine exposure to PE-backed business and value creation . Gain further experience across group consolidation and project accounting , including WIP, CVRs and project profitability. Influence decisions by understanding what is happening operationally, not just what the numbers say. Build your experience across forecasting, modelling, planning and strategy . Lead and develop a team while helping them navigate a period of transformation . Work in a fast-paced, evolving SME environment where you can make a visible difference. Broaden your experience and put yourself in a strong position for a future FD opportunity . What we're looking for You'll be a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong experience at Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar level . We're particularly interested in candidates with a strong technical grounding across: Group consolidation and financial reporting Project accounting, including WIP, CVRs, project costs and project profitability Management accounts and Board reporting Financial control Analysis and commercial commentary Team leadership and development Experience of project-based or contract accounting is particularly important. You'll need to be comfortable understanding how projects are performing financially, getting into the detail behind WIP and CVRs, challenging project performance and explaining the impact on revenue, margin and profitability. Just as importantly, you'll be commercially minded and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment. We're looking for someone who: Wants to understand why the numbers look the way they do. Is comfortable analysing performance and challenging assumptions . Can build strong relationships with non-finance colleagues and influence decisions. Enjoys getting close to the operation rather than staying behind the finance desk. Has experience of, or is comfortable working through, transformation and change . Can bring their team with them through change, providing clarity, support and direction . Has the confidence to challenge constructively and the curiosity to keep asking questions. Enjoys a fast-paced environment where priorities can change and things don't always happen in a perfectly structured way.