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Head of Finance

Broster Buchanan Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6XU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • XL Displays is seeking a Head of Finance for their Peterborough head office, partnering with Broster Buchanan for recruitment.
  • The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a growing business environment.
  • Responsibilities include managing finance and accounting, producing monthly management accounts, and developing KPIs.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with the opportunity to contribute to the company's ambitious growth plans.
  • Experience in online retail or manufacturing is preferred, and the role involves working closely with the senior leadership team.
  • Established highly successful business
Peterborough: CambridgeshireSite based Broster Buchanan are delighted to be partnering with XL Displays in their Recruitment of a Head of Finance for their Peterborough head office. Who are XL Displays XL Displays is an award-winning, family run company with over 20 years’ experience in the events and exhibition industry. We deliver high quality, cost-effective exhibition stands and display solutions with excellent customer service to ensure guaranteed satisfaction for every client.We are particularly proud of our 21,000 trust pilot reviews and 5 stars.We’ve grown rapidly over the years - going from one employee and a dining room table in 2010 to nearly 60 employees and a 28,000 sq./ft manufacturing hub in Peterborough in 2025.As we’ve grown, we’ve adapted our premises and our product range to match. Our state-of-the-art print and production facilities allow us to manufacture all our core products in-house giving us complete control over the quality of our displays. Who are we looking for? An astute, pragmatic and capable pair of hands to manage the finance and accounting for our growing business. We are a fun bunch that take our work seriously but enjoy each other’s companyand share a common goal of customer first. As a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), you will be a proven leader and comfortable working on site in a fast-moving business where no 2 days are the same. You will have previously been part of a growing business where you helped improve processes and controls and improve visibility on business performance. Experience in online retail and or manufacturing would be a distinct advantage.  What can I expect to be doing?As part of the SLT, the role will provide leadership and guidance to a small accounts team whilst supporting the owner’s ambitious growth plans with financial analysis and improved reporting and controls.The role requires someone who can be hands-on but also capable stepping back and supporting strategic decisions. With a healthy balance sheet and working capital, you won’t be constantly forecasting cash, thus freeing up time to focus on more interesting things. You will be experienced in:
  • Producing/ reviewing monthly management accounts
  • Year end duties
  • Development of KPIs, tracking margins, returns, top spend customers etc
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Overseeing transactional finance and payroll
  • Stock and working capital management
  • Working closely with the SLT on business strategy and planning
  • Business partnering with operational stakeholders across manufacturing, product design, dispatch etc
 Whats on offer?award-winning, family run company with over 20 years experience in the sector.A competitive remuneration package and benefits is on offer. BrosterBuchanan are a retained supplier and any direct approaches will be forwarded to BrosterBuchanan for review.Please reach out to   for more details on this exciting opportunity.

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