Overview
Head of Finance Jobs in Farnborough, England, United Kingdom at The Find
Title: Head of Finance
Company: The Find
Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Our client, a leading exhibition display design and events agency, are now looking for a commercially minded Head of Finance / Finance Director to take ownership of the company’s financial strategy, operations, and performance.
Role Overview:
Within this role you will be responsible for both setting financial direction and delivering the day-to-day finance operations alongside the Finance Assistance. You’ll work closely with the CEO/MD and leadership team to drive performance, while also being comfortable rolling up your sleeves to produce the numbers.
You will build and lead a high-performing finance function, ensuring robust financial controls while acting as a strategic partner across the business.
Key Responsibilities of Head of Finance:
Hands-On Finance Ownership
- Take full ownership of the finance function, from day-to-day operations through to strategic planning.
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and insight.
- Own and execute month-end and year-end close processes.
- Evaluate new opportunities with a strong financial lens.
- Maintain oversight of all transactional finance (AP/AR, invoicing) where needed.
Strategic Finance & Leadership of
- Partner with the MD and leadership team to shape business strategy and drive growth.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Provide clear, actionable insights on performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop and execute the long-term financial strategy.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making.
- Provide clear, actionable insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
Cash Flow & Performance Management
- Actively manage cash flow, working capital, and runway.
- Monitor profitability, margins, and cost base across the business.
- Identify and drive improvements in financial performance.
Controls, Compliance & Governance
- Establish and maintain robust financial controls and processes.
- Oversee statutory accounts, audits, and tax compliance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards.
Systems & Scaling
- Improve finance systems, reporting, and processes.
- Build scalable financial infrastructure to support growth.
- Introduce automation and efficiencies where possible.
Experience
What They’re Looking For in a Head of Finance:
- Proven experience in a senior finance role (Head of Finance, Finance Director, or similar)
- Strong track record of being hands-on and owning the numbers end-to-end.
- Experience in an SME, agency, or growth-stage business.
- Comfortable operating as the most senior finance person in the business.
- Experience owning end-to-end finance operations.
- Track record of partnering with leadership teams on strategic decisions.
Skills & Attributes of Head of Finance:
- Highly hands-on, with a willingness to get into the detail.
- Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
- Able to switch between strategic thinking and execution.
- Strong communicator who can translate financials into business insight.
- Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions focused.
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
