Head of Finance

About the role

Our client, a well‑established and rapidly growing business in Plymouth, is seeking a proactive Head of Finance to join the senior leadership team on a permanent, full‑time basis. The role combines hands‑on leadership of the finance function with strategic input to ensure finance is central to business decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring strong controls and best practice.
• Oversee daily finance operations and accounting processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management reporting.
• Drive improvements across systems, processes, and financial efficiency.
• Produce insightful MI, KPI reporting, and commercial analysis.
• Manage cash flow, budgets, and working capital planning.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic business decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to improve performance and growth.
• Manage external relationships covering audit, tax, and compliance matters.

Required profile

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3+ years post‑qualified experience.
• A confident, hands‑on finance leader capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience within a multi‑site or product‑led environment (advantageous).
• Strong Excel modelling, analytical, and management reporting capabilities.
• A commercially driven, adaptable approach thriving in a fast‑paced SME environment.

Required skills

• Excel
• Financial modelling