McCarthy Recruitment
Head of Finance
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Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Warrington
Salary: up to £75,000 per annum depending on experience
Role: Permanent – Full time
An established and growing multi-site business based in the Northwest is looking to recruit a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Finance to take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting strategic growth and operational performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, driving financial control, and improving processes within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
You’ll be responsible for leading the finance team, overseeing group reporting, and ensuring robust financial controls are in place across multiple business units. You’ll also work closely with the senior leadership team to provide insight, challenge, and support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the group finance function, managing and developing a high-performing team
- Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board-level reporting
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Driving cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial controls
- Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting, audit requirements, and relevant regulations
- Partnering with operational teams to improve financial performance and profitability
- Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance systems and reporting
- Supporting business growth through commercial insight, analysis, and strategic input
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What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong technical expertise
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role
- Experience managing multi-site or group-level finance operations
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing finance teams
- High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
Commutable Locations:
- Warrington
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- St Helens
- Widnes
- Wigan
- Knutsford
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If you’re a commercially focused Head of Finance who thrives on building relationships, driving revenue and being out in the field making things happen, this could be the role for you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration for this Head of Finance opportunity.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with GDPR.
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