We are excited to offer a newly created Head of Finance role, where you will report directly to a energetic and supportive CEO. This unique position presents the opportunity to shape the role itself, drive business growth, and become a key member of the leadership team. As Head of Finance, you will have the chance to make an impact by bringing your ideas and expertise to help shape the future of the company, enhance efficiencies, revenue streams and contribute to its continued success.RML Group develops high-performance road and race cars, alongside delivering cutting-edge automotive engineering solutions. One of their fastest-growing specialisations is EV technology for both road and race applications. All this expertise, passion, and winning drive are housed at their headquarters in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.Warner Recruitment is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head of Finance to lead the finance function at RML Group Ltd.This new role offers a great opportunity for a qualified accountant or someone with great experience (Qualified by Experience – QBE) to take full ownership of the finance department. You should have a strong background in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting, and ideally, experience with a manufacturing company. You should be someone who enjoys business partnering across departments to understand the drivers and challenges that they face.As Head of Finance, you will also be responsible for managing and motivating a small finance team to achieve the financial objectives of the business. The role requires a self-starter with a proactive approach to process improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and supporting the business's revenue streams.Reports to: CEOHead of Finance key Responsibilities:• Month-End Closing: Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, with reconciliation and reporting.• Management Accounts: Prepare and present management accounts to the board, ensuring clarity and accuracy.• Financial Reporting: Provide financial reports to the board and departmental heads to align with business objectives.• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the creation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term plans.• Commercial Analysis of Revenue Streams: Conduct viability analysis of revenue streams and their financial performance.• Cash Flow Forecasting: Lead weekly cash flow forecasting and review with the Managing Director.• Cost Management: Identify areas for cost savings and operational efficiency.• Audit & Compliance: Lead the year-end audit process, ensuring timely submission of statutory accounts and key compliance activities.• Team Management: Lead, motivate, and support a small finance team to achieve business financial goals.The Person:• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or QBE (or equivalent).• Experience of working in a manufacturing company (beneficial)• Proven ability to prepare accurate and timely management accounts and maintain the integrity of financial data.• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence key stakeholders at all levels.• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.• Leadership experience, with a proven track record of motivating and supporting a small finance team.• Self-sufficient, with the ability to take initiative, drive results, and solve problems independently.Benefits/ additional information:• £75,000 to £85,000 per annum• 25 days, increases with length of service (+ public)• Bupa Healthcare plan• Life Cover• Pension salary sacrifice scheme• Retail discount schemesThis is a Warner Exclusive role which means it is retained with Warner Recruitment Ltd.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Haydon Warner at Warner Recruitment.We very much look forward to hearing from you.