Head of Finance
JOB_53894914790692Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Business or Management ConsultancyPay
£60,000 - £70,000
Hays are recruiting for a Head of Finance for an SME based in Bath.
Your New Company
Join a growing, ambitious SME based in Central Bath. This is a business with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a collaborative culture, and a leadership team that values clear financial insight. They are hiring a dedicated Head of Finance who can take full ownership of the function and help shape the company’s future.
Join a growing, ambitious SME based in Central Bath. This is a business with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a collaborative culture, and a leadership team that values clear financial insight. They are hiring a dedicated Head of Finance who can take full ownership of the function and help shape the company’s future.
Your New Role
You’ll lead all things finance, strategic, operational, and everything in between. This includes managing day-to-day accounting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and partnering closely with the senior team to support commercial decision-making. You’ll build and refine processes, introduce best practice, and ensure the business has the financial clarity it needs to grow sustainably. The role can be offered on a full-time basis or four days per week for the right person.
You’ll lead all things finance, strategic, operational, and everything in between. This includes managing day-to-day accounting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and partnering closely with the senior team to support commercial decision-making. You’ll build and refine processes, introduce best practice, and ensure the business has the financial clarity it needs to grow sustainably. The role can be offered on a full-time basis or four days per week for the right person.
What You Need to Succeed
- A strong background in finance leadership, ideally within an SME environment
- Confidence owning the entire finance function end to end
- The ability to translate numbers into meaningful insight for non finance colleagues
- A proactive, hands on approach and comfort working in a fast moving, evolving business
- Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
What You Will Get in Return
- A pivotal role where your impact will be visible and valued
- Flexibility: full time or four days per week considered
- The chance to shape the finance function from the ground up
- A supportive leadership team that welcomes your ideas and expertise
- Competitive salary and benefits aligned with experience
Head of FinanceJOB_538949147906922026-04-222026-07-22
Talk to Samuel White, the specialist consultant managing this position
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