Head of Finance

Company Details and Job Overview:Kenton Black Finance are exclusively supporting a growing SME to appoint a new Head of Finance. The business has grown significantly over recent years, with further growth forecasted through entering new markets and organic growth.This number 1 finance role will take ownership of all accounting operations for the business, working closely with the Managing Director to support strategic decision making and ongoing business success.Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:• Salary in the region of £60,000 - £65,000 • Full time role with some working from home• 25 days annual leave entitlement ( bank holidays)• A variety of healthcare and wellbeing benefits• Company pensionYour New Role as Head of Finance:As Head of Finance, you will report into the Managing Director, leading a small finance team. Duties will include:• Leading a small team of finance staff, being responsible for their training and development as required• Managing any future recruitment into the finance team as the business continues to grow• Review of monthly management accounts• Leading the year end process, liaising with external stakeholders including auditors• Preparation of budgets and forecasts• Ongoing review of systems, processes and policies, making recommendations where necessary to ensure robust controlsExperience & Qualifications Required to Apply:The successful candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), proven in a similar lead finance role within an SME environment. Staff management/supervision experience is required as well as proven ability to enhance existing systems and processes and provide strategic support as required.This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Location: Preston, GB

Posted Date: 6/17/2025