Head of Finance

Location: Lancaster
Salary: c -75-80K

An ambitious and forward-thinking business based in Lancaster is seeking a Head of Finance to lead, stabilise, and transform its finance function during a pivotal stage of growth. This critical leadership appointment will suit a commercially astute, hands-on finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys delivering both strategic and operational impact.

The Role

Reporting directly to the MD, the Head of Finance will play a central role in shaping the financial strategy and day-to-day operations of the business. You will:

• Lead the Finance Function: Provide day-to-day leadership across the team, ensuring stability, clarity, and continuity.
• Own Key Financial Operations: Oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Deliver Process Improvements: Assess current finance processes and team structures to identify and deliver quick wins, efficiencies, and long-term improvements.
• Simplify Complexity: Streamline and standardise workflows, replacing overly complex spreadsheets with robust, scalable systems.
• Drive Essential Projects: Quickly stabilise the team, restore delivery cadence, and support the business in achieving its financial and operational goals.
• Partner with Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the SLT providing sound judgement, commercial insight, and strategic recommendations.

About You

We are looking for a finance leader who combines technical excellence with strategic acumen and the leadership presence to inspire confidence. You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Significant post-qualified experience, including time in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, change-oriented, or scale-up environments.
• Strong technical finance expertise, coupled with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• A track record of improving processes, controls, and reporting systems without slowing business pace.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to provide clarity, structure, and accountability across the function.
• A calm, proactive approach that brings stability and reassurance during periods of change.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.(up to -80K)
• Hybrid working model (Lancaster office presence required).
• The opportunity to lead a key function in an ambitious and growing organisation.
• The scope to shape the future of the finance team and function.

Please urgently get in touch for more information.