Head of Finance
Head of Finance - Location: Solihull
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking organisation to appoint a Head of Finance, a pivotal No.1 finance role at the heart of an ambitious leadership team.
This is a standout opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who wants to shape a function, influence strategy, and play a central role in driving the next phase of growth. You'll join a dynamic senior team that values pace, collaboration, and clear financial insight - and you'll have the autonomy to build, improve, and lead with impact.
As Head of Finance, you'll take full ownership of the finance function, acting as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and wider leadership team. This is a role where your voice matters: you'll guide decision‑making, strengthen governance, and ensure the business has the financial clarity and structure needed to scale confidently.You'll lead on financial reporting, planning, controls, and commercial insight, while also driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and data. With growth on the horizon, you'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's financial future.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the production of accurate, timely financial reporting and management accounts
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and long‑term financial planning
- Strengthen financial controls, governance, and statutory compliance
- Provide commercial insight across projects, operations, and investment decisions
- Manage relationships with lenders, auditors, and external finance partners
- Lead system and process improvements, including ERP optimisation
- Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team
- Support wider business initiatives, corporate projects, and strategic growth plans
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within an SME / Hands-on environment
- Strong grounding in financial reporting, planning, and control
- Proven track record of improving systems, processes, and data integrity
- Experience managing external finance relationships and funding activity
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to lead from the front
- The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment
Package
£75,000 - £85,000 + car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits
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