Head of Finance

<p><strong>Head of Finance</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Norwich</strong></p> <p><strong>Sector: Financial Services</strong></p> <p>A newly created Head of Finance role has arisen within a profitable, scaling financial services business. The company is entering an exciting phase of growth, investment and operational evolution, and requires a high-calibre individual to shape the finance function, strengthen controls and provide genuine commercial insight at board level. There is a clear and realistic progression route to Finance Director / CFO as the organisation continues to grow.</p> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of the finance function across the organisation.</p> <p>Key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Production of accurate monthly management accounts and performance reporting</li> <li>Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and forward financial planning</li> <li>Cashflow and liquidity management</li> <li>Strengthening internal controls, governance and financial processes</li> <li>Oversight of statutory accounts and management of the external audit relationship</li> <li>Supporting funding requirements, capital planning and strategic growth initiatives</li> <li>Enhancing systems, reporting capability and automation</li> <li>Leadership and development of two Accounts staff.</li> <li>Whilst transactional processing is handled within the team, you will need to be comfortable overseeing activity in a busy, data-driven setting.</li> <li>The organisation is highly technology-focused and is actively exploring automation and AI solutions to improve efficiency and maintain competitive advantage.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You:</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li> <li>Strong background in financial management, reporting and controls</li> <li>Previous team leadership experience</li> <li>Preferably experience operating within a fast-paced, transactional environment</li> <li>Confident leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow processes</li> <li>Commercially minded, with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders</li> <li>Excellent Excel and modelling capability; experience with BI/reporting tools is advantageous. Ideally already using LLM’s.</li> <li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous</li> </ul> <p><strong>Progression:</strong></p> <p>There is a clear and realistic pathway to progression into a Finance Director / CFO role as the business continues to grow.</p> <p>This role would suit an ambitious Head of Finance seeking broader exposure, or a strong number two ready to step into a visible, commercially influential position within a secure and expanding organisation.</p> <p>Please apply online or contact Sam Holt at Big Sky Additions for further information.</p>