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Robert Half is partnered with a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced finance leader to head up their Finance function. This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the finance function, drive operational excellence, and influence strategic decision-making.

The Head of Finance position will be based in Birmingham, offering a base salary between £75,000 and £95,000 per annum plus car allowance, bonus and other benefits. This role is based 5 days on site.

The Head of Finance is responsible ensuring effective operational delivery while shaping and implementing the strategic objectives of the organisation. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking, with accountability for compliance, risk management, and service excellence.

• Provide leadership to the Financial Control and Reporting teams, acting as the escalation point for all people and operational matters.
• Build and embed a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability across the Finance function.
• Lead and develop team leaders, ensuring effective line management, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Oversee compliance with all statutory, legislative, regulatory, and internal control requirements, including liaison with external auditors and regulators.
• Drive risk mitigation, process improvement, and efficiency in financial operations and reporting.
• Lead and contribute to key strategic initiatives and business projects.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and support for achieving organisational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiency and added value within the Finance function.
• Continuously enhance the Finance department's capability, ensuring it is recognised as a centre of excellence.
• Provide clear leadership and motivation to the Finance teams to deliver against KPIs and objectives.
• Act as a role model and mentor, coaching team members to maintain high levels of technical and professional competence.
• Ensure effective succession planning, resource allocation, and employee engagement across the function.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve processes and procedures to support effective and compliant service delivery.
• Establish and maintain a robust control framework and delegation of authority policy.
• Work with internal and external audit teams to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including statutory accounts, management reporting, and consolidated reporting where relevant.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the preparation and review of reconciliations, financial statements, and control checks.
• Act as a senior escalation point for finance-related issues across the business.
• Support audit processes and ensure all financial records, procedures, and controls meet the required standards.

Person Specification

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical knowledge of financial control, reporting, and accounting standards.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Proven track record of managing financial operations and control environments
• Experienced people leader, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Recognised as a senior specialist, able to influence and guide others.
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and sound decision-making.
• Skilled at building and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Committed to delivering high-quality service and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and adapt financial processes and procedures.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience of financial and ERP systems.