LHH
Head of Finance
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Head of Finance / Financial Controller
Location: Leicester
Salary: £70,000 + 10% Bonus
A growing, privately owned business within the manufacturing and online retail sector is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance to support the next phase of its development.
This opportunity would suit an ambitious finance professional who enjoys operating in a broad leadership role, combining strategic input with day-to-day financial oversight. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will play a central role in driving performance, supporting decision-making and ensuring the finance function continues to evolve alongside the wider organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business where finance has genuine influence over commercial and operational strategy.
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Duties
- Take overall responsibility for the finance function and financial reporting.
- Deliver accurate and timely management information to support business decisions.
- Produce budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
- Act as a key business partner to senior management, providing commercial analysis and recommendations.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Maintain effective financial controls, compliance procedures and risk management processes.
- Oversee relationships with external advisers, banking partners and auditors.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes.
- Support business growth projects and strategic planning activities.
- Lead and develop a small finance team.
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Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a senior finance leadership position within an SME environment.
- Background in manufacturing, ecommerce, retail, consumer products or distribution sectors would be advantageous.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience producing meaningful financial insight to support business growth.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record of improving reporting, controls and financial processes.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
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