Head of Finance

The Opportunity

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Campbell Grove Talent are working on a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role at a pivotal moment with a business based close to Brighouse, that's ready to scale.
Our client is searching for a driven and self-motivated Head of Finance , who can support the CFO to build a finance function from the ground up, shaping how the business reports, plans and grows.
You'll report directly into an exceptional CFO, a genuine mentor who leads with clarity, invests in people, and creates real space for you to develop. This role is offered as a 4 or 5 day a week position to suit your life outside of work, with salary pro rata depending on hours worked.
The Head of Finance Role
As Head of Finance , you'll be the engine of the finance function, hands-on across the full finance cycle while beginning to build and lead a small team:
Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts
Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
VAT returns and compliance
Statutory reporting and year-end accounts
Board pack preparation, clear, insightful, decision-ready
Managing and developing a Finance Assistant
Supporting with due diligence and acquisition work
Working closely with the CFO to support strategic financial planning
About You
You'll be a well-rounded finance professional, comfortable moving between the detail and the bigger picture, a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with strong, demonstrable experience across the full finance remit. You'll thrive in environments where you can make a mark.
Solid all-round technical accounting skills
Experience producing management accounts, board packs and statutory reports
A collaborative, hands-on mindset
Strong communication skills, able to translate numbers into narrative
Confidence working in an evolving environment
What's on Offer? xwzovoh
Report into an outstanding CFO - a true mentor who will invest in your development and champion your career
Be part of a PE-backed growth story from the very beginning
£58,000 £65,000 salary FTE (pro rata if wanting a 4-day week)
25 days holiday + statutory days
Pension scheme
Flexible and hybrid working pattern
Bonus scheme
If this sounds like the role you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or reach out to Lucy Regan or Emma Dugdale for a confidential chat.