Head of Finance

Michael Page • Permanent • Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £80k - £90k / year • 3d ago

As the Head of Finance, you'll oversee the financial operations within the business services sector, based in near Rochdale. This role is essential for ensuring smooth financial management, supporting strategic decisions and maintaining strong financial controls.

Client Details

We are working with an exciting SME group that is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to support its next phase of growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a profitable, high-growth business with a strong customer base, ambitious acquisition plans and a genuinely impressive leadership team.

Description

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will take ownership of the finance function and work closely with the MD as a trusted commercial partner.

You will be responsible for ensuring the business has accurate, timely and insightful financial information, while also supporting growth, acquisitions, systems improvements and operational decision-making.

The role will include:

Leading the day-to-day finance function
Delivering timely and accurate month-end reporting
Producing flash reporting across ledgers, creditors, cash flow, balance sheet and P&L
Driving strong financial controls, processes and discipline
Providing commercial insight around performance, profitability, cash flow and working capital
Supporting acquisition activity, integration and post-acquisition reporting
Improving systems and processes as the group scales
Supporting strategic planning and growth initiatives across the group

Profile

Previous experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
Strong SME or owner-managed business experience
Excellent month-end, cash flow, P&L and balance sheet reporting skills
Strong financial controls and process improvement experience
Commercial awareness and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience of acquisitions, integration or high-growth environments would be highly advantageous
A hands-on, resilient and detail-focused approach
Manufacturing, engineering, facilities services or contracting sector experience would be useful, but is not essential

Job Offer

Generous salary between £80,000-£90,000 depending on experience + onsite parking + Pension Plan + Discretionary Bonus Scheme + Other Excellent Benefits

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