Head of Finance

Job Description:

Head of Finance, Hinckley, Leicestershire, Nuneaton, Warwickshire.  £75,000 - £85,000

We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller / Head of Finance / Financial Controller to lead financial operations for a growing UK business.

• High growth UK technology development and engineering company backed by a multinational group.
• Excellent opportunity to work within a senior finance position for an SME technology business
• Salary and package level will be dependent on experience, we suspect £75,000 - £85,000 as a very rough guideline
• Warwickshire based offices, some travel required but very minimal (3 or 4 short international trips per year)

This Finance Controller is responsible for all financial management and reporting. You’ll also oversee purchasing, payroll, and stock control teams, while collaborating with global finance teams across the US and Europe as needed.

Your background as a Head of Finance:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred.
• Proven experience in a similar Financial Controller / Finance Controller / Finance Manager / Head of Finance role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UKGAAP, and financial regulations.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• Confident communicator, team leader, and self-starter.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Your responsibilities as the Head of Finance:

• Manage daily finance operations including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and stock control.
• Lead month-end closing processes.
• Prepare statutory financial statements.
• Deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Handle tax submissions with support from external advisors.
• Manage cashflow and payment processes.
• Support operational teams with costing and project financial analysis.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and financial service providers.

This Head of Finance job is commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Rugby, Nuneaton, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent, Coleshill, Northampton, Hinckley, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Danny Turnock at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful.  We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.