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Group Head of Finance

Robert Half
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Bath, Somerset BA2 2QH, England

Salary

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Group Head of Finance position offers a salary range of £100,000 to £120,000 and includes hybrid working options.
  • This role is ideal for an ambitious Group Financial Controller or similar professional seeking to advance to Finance Director.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team in financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
  • Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in corporate reporting and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • The position requires a minimum of five years of experience in a finance-related role within a dynamic environment.

Group Head of Finance - £100,000 - £120,000 + hybrid working

Group Head of Finance

Robert Half have been retained by a manufacturing business based in Bath to recruit a Group Head of Finance with scope to progress to Finance Director in the future. This is the perfect opportunity for a current ambitious Group FC or similar looking for a step up and ability to broaden their skills within a more commercially focused role.

The Role

As the Group Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in steering financial strategy and optimising operational performance.You will lead a talented team of finance professionals, driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting initiatives to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. Your insights will be instrumental in guiding the growth trajectory and ensuring financial sustainability within a dynamic industry. Key Duties:

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management
  • Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in all financial activities
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and cost optimization
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as operations, sales, and engineering to align financial objectives with business operations
  • Supporting on commercial bids and proposals, as well as business cases

Your Profile

  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAEW etc)
  • Able to communicate at all levels and present to Board/Exec level
  • Experience working within an ever-changing environment and working to tight deadlines
  • Ideally experienced in corporate reporting
  • Ambitious and keen in attitude

Benefits

  • £100,000 - £120,000
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Pension - 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)
  • Life Cover 4x salary
  • 25 days holiday, plus additional days for years of service + bank holidays
  • Simply Health cover for self and children
  • Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
  • Retail discounts
  • Company social events including a family summer party
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.