Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Hertfordshire Hybrid Full-Time

Big brand presence. Small company agility. Real commercial impact.

Are you a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a growing entrepreneurial business
Do you enjoy being close to the numbers the stock and the decisions that genuinely shape performance If you have built your career in smaller fast-moving companies and have strong experience working with stock this is an opportunity to step into a highly influential leadership role.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised company with a strong brand heritage and international reach.

• Operating across 60 global territories
  
• Approaching its 40th year
  
• Strong online and in-store presence
  

With continued growth and scale ahead our client is now seeking a commercially minded hands-on Head of Finance to lead the finance function within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

The Role Head of Finance

This is a senior and highly influential role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also providing clear commercial insight at leadership level.

This is not a purely strategic or heavily delegated position. The successful candidate will bring a practical roll-up-your-sleeves approach working closely with operations and logistics to ensure strong financial control and effective decision-making. Reporting directly to the COO the Head of Finance will take full ownership of the finance function including payroll systems controls and external relationships.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Develop and lead the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with financial partners and investors
  
• Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations including management accounts budgeting forecasting and cashflow
  
• Lead annual sales forecasting stock purchasing and budgeting processes
  
• Design and produce monthly MI packs and KPIs
  
• Weekly and monthly sales analysis and reporting
  
• Maintain the 3-year financial forecasting model
  
• Maintain sales and stock flow forecasting models
  
• Treasury management and cashflow reporting
  
• Oversee the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors
  
• Oversee and control the annual stock take
  
• Statutory reporting
  
• Oversee company IT facilities and manage external IT support providers
  

Cost Control & Commercial Insight

• Maintain detailed oversight of costs across the business
  
• Provide clear actionable commercial insight to support decision-making
  
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost efficiency and margin improvement
  

Stock & Operations Collaboration

• Work closely with operations and logistics on stock control valuation and forecasting
  
• Ensure accurate inventory reporting and alignment between finance and operational data
  
• Support continuous improvement of stock management processes and controls
  

Requirements

About You

• Has worked in a small or mid-sized company environment
  
• Has strong hands-on experience with stock and inventory-led businesses
  
• Is commercially focused and confident operating at leadership level
  
• Enjoys being embedded in the business rather than operating at arms length
  
• Wants genuine ownership autonomy and influence
  

Why Join

• A senior leadership role with real visibility and impact
  
• A growing international business with strong brands and ambitious plans
  
• An entrepreneurial culture where finance is a true business partner
  
• The opportunity to shape and scale the finance function during an exciting growth phase
  

Benefits