Robert Walters
Head of Finance
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Head of Finance
About the Role
A Product-Based Business in Lancashire, backed by Private Equity, is seeking a Head of Finance. This is the opportunity to act as the right-hand to an experienced Chief Financial Officer, and lead key financial functions:
- Management accounts process
- Financial controls
- Audit and tax
- Contributes to building the commercial nerve centre of the business
This is a fully rounded role, critical to business growth and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial operations and oversight:
- Ensure 13-week cash flows are accurate and up to date
- Oversee an efficient yet effective management accounts process
- Uphold flawless technical accounting
- Commercial analysis & strategy:
- Explore the commerciality of the business by evaluating ROI across various functions — from marketing spend to product development
- Collaborative growth support:
- Contribute to business growth with an unwavering focus on results and deliverables
- Challenge assumptions while fostering learnability and continuous development
- Audit and compliance:
- Maintain robust financial controls and stay aligned with regulatory (audit and tax) demands
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Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA): Ep aunding qualification by experience alone will not be accepted
- Proven experience in a product-based business, such as:
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Logistics
- FMCG
- Ecommerce
- Preferably one with multiple distribution channels
- Business mindset: Must grapple with commerciality and have a curiosity to uncover the intricacies of the business
- Results-driven and hyper-efficient, capable of excelling in a tight-knit, fast-paced environment
- Open to learning, willing to challenge ideas while contributing fresh perspective
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Experience & Soft Skills
- On-site availability: Must be able to work four days on site in Lancashire, one day remotely from home
- Desire for long-term growth: Commitment to shaping finance skills beyond the head of finance role, with CFO potential in mind
Growth & Benefits
- Clear long-term path: Suitable succession plan that integrates directly into Private Equity-driven mid-market growth
- Potential for direct CFO reports, financial contributions to Private Equity investors
- Financial rewards: Competitive salary and performance-based bonus, reflecting the financial trajectory of a lucrative business with a huge potential exit event
- Develop career catch: Gain significant CFO experience within this role, laying groundwork for a high impact finance career
- High-impact sector: Immersive work in a dynamic and investor-backed business, ensuring ongoing professional growth
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