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Head of Finance - VetSpeed
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About the Role
Vetspeed, a fast-growing £25m business in the UK, specialising in B2B and B2C pet cremation services and hazardous waste management, is seeking a Head of Finance to drive its strategic growth.
In this role, reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a commercially minded finance leader, combining financial management, data analytics, and business performance insight to support decision-making and ensure financial robustness.
Collaborating closely with operational, commercial, and marketing teams, you will translate data into actionable strategies—leading monthly closes, forecasting growth, defining budgeting plans, and managing acquired business unit integrations. Your work will drive financial visibility and efficiency while supporting ambitious expansion plans through investment ROI analysis, tendering, and pricing strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams to enhance financial accountability and drive performance.
- Develop and refine financial dashboards and KPI tracking tools to monitor revenue, margins, and profitability trends.
- Oversee the month-end close process—collaborating with an offshore team (AP, AR, reconciliation) to ensure accurate, timely reporting and process optimisation.
- Present monthly performance reviews—including variance analysis—to senior leadership and inform strategic decision-making.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and newly acquired business unit integration.
- Continuously improve financial processes, supporting cost controls and balance sheet stability in tandem with the Regional Financial Controller.
- Manage the outsourcing of payroll and oversee improvement initiatives in Analytical FP&A, financial business partnering, and price-volume-product profitability.
- Lead 2-3 direct reports, fostering a productive finance team with a focus on maintaining rigor in offshored financial operations.
- Drive hands-on commercial projects: investment appraisals, tender evaluations, pricing strategies, and ROI analysis to underpin growth.
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About You
- A proactive, analytical finance professional who thrives on deep business engagement and performance-driven results.
- Comfortable balancing operations-level detail with strategic vision, challenging processes and pushing critical initiatives forward.
- Strong ADP spirit: self-starter, collaborative, and able to drive improvement across operational boundaries.
- Opportunity and risk influencer: Equips the business with insights,내고 prescribes action plans for optimal decision-making.
Experience & Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven track record in Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partner roles, with expertise in management accounting and FP&A.
- Proficient in data analysis, data storielling, and Excel/visualisation tools (power users welcome).
- Experience with Oracle systems is an advantage.
- Exceptional communication and influence—must engage stakeholders at all levels and translate financial narratives effectively.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and adept at prioritising multiple projects with evolving demands.
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What We Offer
IVC Evidensia invests in people, efficiency, and culture as our cornerstones:
- Work-life balance with 26 days annual leave.
- ** Cycle to Work** scheme.
- Health & wellbeing support initiatives.
- Pension scheme and discretionary bonus scheme.
- Employee discounts including pet cremation services (exclusive to staff).
- Dog-friendly office and free parking at our HQ.
- Growth mindset culture with transparent career development.
Inclusivity & Equality
We are proud to be BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive and urge talented diverse candidates to apply. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively seek candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and will accommodate adjustments during recruitment.
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