Head of Finance
GL-95
Posted: 08/08/2025
- £60000 to £70000 Per: annum + Benefits: Free parking
- Andover, South East,
- Permanent
Our client is a successful and growing business, and they are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team based in Andover.
The Head of Finance will lead the growing finance department and drive the planning and financial operations for the company, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial risk management, and providing strategic insights to the senior management team. The Head of Finance will also ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
Duties:
Financial Leadership:
Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on 07876 250 447 or glawrence@meridianbs.co.uk to apply and find out more or email
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
The Head of Finance will lead the growing finance department and drive the planning and financial operations for the company, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial risk management, and providing strategic insights to the senior management team. The Head of Finance will also ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
Duties:
Financial Leadership:
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership on business performance and strategic decisions.
- Lead and manage the finance team, setting clear objectives and ensuring effective execution.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures to safeguard the company’s financial assets.
- Manage cash flow and working capital via control of the sales and purchase ledger functions
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Analyse financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage monthly in house payroll function for colleagues
- Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders to ensure proper financial governance.
- Lead a team of 8, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Mentor and guide team members in their career development and technical skills.
- Reporting skills, administrative writing skills, managing processes, organisation, analysing information, professionalism, supply management, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in financial modelling and strong Excel skills.
- Experience with financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Experience in HVAC desirable but not essential.
- Qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or similar
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in finance roles, including at least 5 years in a
- leadership position.
- Flexibility and adaptability; able to grow with the needs of the business.
- Positive attitude
Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on 07876 250 447 or glawrence@meridianbs.co.uk to apply and find out more or email
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
