Head of Finance

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Job Description

HW Finance are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, internationally operating business with turnover in excess of £100m to appoint a Head of Finance. This role takes full ownership of the day-to-day finance function across UK and US operations, while working closely with senior leadership to support continued scale and performance.

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This is a hands-on, senior role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings structure to complexity, and can balance operational delivery with commercial insight.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead the day-to-day finance function for a £100m+ turnover business across UK & US entities
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  • Oversee all core finance operations including month-end, reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and controls
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  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across both jurisdictions
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  • Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital management
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  • Manage statutory accounts, audits, tax, and regulatory compliance in the UK and US
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  • Act as a key finance partner to the leadership team, providing insight to support growth decisions
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  • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls to support scale
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Candidate

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  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
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  • Proven experience operating in a high-growth, complex environment, ideally within a £50m–£200m turnover business
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  • Strong hands-on experience running a finance function end-to-end
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  • Exposure to multi-entity and/or international operations (UK & US experience highly desirable)
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  • Commercially astute, detail-driven, and comfortable influencing senior stakeholders
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  • Able to bring structure, pace, and rigour to a scaling organisation
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Location:
Leeds
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance And Insurance

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