Head of Finance

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the day-to-day finance function across the Group with the head office based in Newtown, Mid Wales. This is a key senior role, working closely with the Finance Director and leadership team to ensure robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and clear commercial insight with a potential fast track to Finance Director. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening processes and controls, and driving continuous improvement across a growing, multi-entity business. Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly close process, delivering timely, accurate and insightful reporting Oversee consolidated management accounts, statutory reporting, budgets, and forecasts Provide detailed financial analysis, challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities Partner with budget holders to drive performance against financial targets Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements Strengthen financial controls, processes, and systems across the Group Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, banks, and external partners Oversee treasury, cash flow, and FX requirements Support tax matters including corporation tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and R&D claims Contribute to company secretarial and corporate governance requirements Collaborate with the US team on cross-border financial matters About You ACA / ACCA qualified, ideally with an audit background Strong technical expertise across financial reporting, controls, budgeting, and compliance Experience operating in a multi-entity (ideally international) environment Strong systems knowledge, with ERP experience and a focus on improving processes You’ll bring a calm, supportive leadership with the ability to guide teams through busy periods, a coaching mindset, developing capability within the finance team and be a clear, confident communicator across all levels with the ability to influence across the business This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role, working closely with senior stakeholders and shaping the future of the finance function within a growing international business. To discuss this role in further detail please do contact Mark Wishart at Pure on (phone number removed) or (url removed)