Overview

We’re proud to be working exclusively with our client in Northampton to recruit an experienced Head of Finance. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a key leadership position with responsibility for all aspects of financial management, reporting, and strategic support across the group. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a values-driven organisation that’s growing fast, fostering collaboration and excellence at every level.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead all financial reporting activities, including management accounts, statutory accounts, and compliance across multiple entities.
• Oversee company secretarial duties, taxation returns, Companies House filings, and board reporting, working with external advisors where appropriate.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial systems, and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Manage group financial consolidation, including multi-currency reporting and international coordination across time zones.
• Partner closely with the CEO and senior team to deliver insightful analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting that supports informed decision-making.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a small, high-performing finance team, promoting professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Support ongoing group structure simplification, funding initiatives, and sustainable business growth.

The Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an exceptional QBE) with strong technical expertise.
• Proven experience preparing both statutory and management accounts.
• Confident in managing group reporting across multiple territories and currencies.
• Experience leading and developing a small finance team.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and ideally some familiarity with IFRS.
• Strong systems experience, including advanced Excel skills; Sage and/or Xero preferred.
• Background in securing funding and advising on efficient business structures that support

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Commercially astute with sound judgement and a practical problem-solving approach.
• Purpose-driven and motivated by working for a business making a positive impact.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Remuneration 

• £75,000 – c£85,000 plus 10% bonus (depending on experience)
• 5 hours per week, pension, on-site parking
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory bank holidays

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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