Head of Finance

Steer financial performance, shape commercial strategy, and lead a dedicated team in a role that puts you right at the heart of executive decision-making.

SF Partners is recruiting a Head of Finance on behalf of an established client based in Nottingham. In this full-time, permanent role operating on a hybrid work setup, you will take complete ownership of the finance function, translating complex financial data into actionable commercial insight. You will act as a key sounding board and strategic partner to the senior leadership team, ensuring strong governance while guiding continued business performance. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a core finance team of six, fostering ongoing professional development and team performance.
• Oversee end-to-end financial operations, including management accounts, statutory reporting, and the annual year-end audit process.
• Direct financial planning and analysis by driving rigorous budgeting, rolling forecasting, and commercial financial modelling.
• Serve as an influential business partner to senior leaders, delivering commercial insight, strategic planning support, and constructive financial challenge.
• Maintain tight control over cash flow, working capital, liquidity, and overall financial governance frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant holding an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Demonstrated senior financial leadership experience, operating successfully at Head of Finance, Finance Director, or an equivalent level.
• Proven track record in people management, with direct experience leading, developing, and mentoring a finance team.
• Deep technical expertise in statutory reporting, year-end audits, and robust financial controls.
• Strong FP&A and commercial business partnering capabilities, with the ability to confidently influence executive stakeholders.

Nice-to-have

• Experience leading financial systems improvements and driving reporting process optimisation.
• Exposure to financial transformation initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

What We Offer / Why Join

This position offers the opportunity to hold broad operational autonomy and genuine strategic influence within an established Nottingham business. You will lead a dedicated team of six and work alongside executive leadership, playing an essential role in driving commercial decisions, strengthening operational controls, and shaping the future direction of the finance function.