Head Of Finance

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to appoint a Head of Finance for the Group. Based in Hampshire, this is a high-profile leadership opportunity at the heart of the business, offering the chance to work closely with the Managing Director and Board to shape strategy, drive performance, and influence key commercial decisions.

As a trusted financial leader, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial performance, strengthening governance, and delivering meaningful insight that supports sustainable growth. You will lead the timely production of high-quality management and statutory reporting across the Company and its subsidiaries, ensuring robust controls and the highest standards of financial stewardship.

Joining a dynamic and commercially focused organisation, you will help safeguard assets, maximise value, and support ambitious growth plans through disciplined budgeting, strategic capital investment appraisal, and sound financial leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a business that values innovation, accountability, and long-term success.

What will the Head of Finance role involve?

Lead the production, analysis, and interpretation of management and statutory accounts for the Company and subsidiaries, ensuring reporting deadlines are met
Oversee budgets and forecasts, analysing OPEX and CAPEX performance and translating financial insight into actionable guidance for departmental managers
Take ownership of capital and operational expenditure appraisal, including review processes for tender committees and evaluation of business cases (including NPV models)
Serve as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring appropriate procedures and accurate preparation of audit deliverables
Strengthen financial governance and controls, including liaison with external stakeholders and maintaining required separation of oil and gas facility reporting for legal compliance
Suitable Candidate for the Head of Finance vacancy:

Be a Member of a recognised financial institution with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior finance position
Have strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS for financial reporting
Demonstrate practical numeracy and the ability to analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts
Show experience working with auditors and applying governance, controls, and reporting standards
Bring commercial credibility with contract and supplier negotiation experience, with a focus on adding value
Additional benefits and information for the role of Head of Finance:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to manage and develop one direct report
Work closely with senior leadership, including the Managing Director and Board of Directors
Influence financial policy implementation and strengthen internal controls across the business
Support organisational decision-making through clear, timely financial insight
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