Part-time Head of Finance

Stirling EllisSwindonreedpublished 10/19/2026
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About the company

Highly successful international SME manufacturing company require part time ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified Head of Finance to undertake a challenging and varied position at company Head Office in Swindon.

Your tasks

About the role.

Reporting to the Managing Director the Head of Finance will oversee a small finance team and will be responsible for all all aspects of Financial & Management Accounting. Key duties include:

  • Work closely with the MD as Financial Business Partner and ensure sound financial guidance regarding key strategic decisions
  • Responsible for the month-end close and providing detailed Financial Reporting for Head Office review
  • Produce monthly management accounts for review by the Senior Management Team
  • Statutory Accounts preparation and liaison with the company auditors
  • Control of working capital and manage company bank account
  • Preparation of the 12 month rolling budget and attending budget review meetings with key cost centre managers
  • Overseeing the workload of the Accounts Manager
  • Revenue forecasting & analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting and reporting
  • Inventory reporting & analysis
  • WIP analysis
  • Monthly flash and KPI reporting
  • Ensure that the regulatory requirements (including GDPR) of all statutory bodies are met

Requirements

  • ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified you will have previously worked as the Head of Finance in an SME environment, ideally within the manufacturing sector
  • A strong relationship builder you will act as a true Financial Business partner and ensure an increased awareness of the financial implications of high level decisions
  • Actively looking for a part time role you will be available 3-4 days a week

What we offer

What's on offer

  • Part time role 3-4 days a week
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Pro rata bonus
  • 25 days holiday
  • Flexibility on hours