Location: DerbyHours: Full-time, Monday to FridayReporting to: CEORole PurposeThe Head of Finance will lead the financial management, reporting and commercial analysis for the organisation. This role ensures the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and forward-looking insight that supports decision-making, growth and operational performance.This is both a strategic and hands-on position, responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations while contributing directly to long-term planning and business leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management and ControlsLead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end closeMaintain strong financial controls, policies and processesOversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and audit readinessManage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital cyclesManagement ReportingPrepare monthly management accounts with insightful analysisPresent financial performance to senior leadershipDevelop dashboards, KPIs and performance metricsEnsure reporting is consistent, timely and decision-readyBudgeting, Forecasting and PlanningLead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecastingPartner with operational leaders to build robust financial plansProvide variance analysis with clear commercial explanationsIdentify risks, opportunities and financial impactsCommercial Finance and Business PartneringSupport pricing, margin analysis, cost reviews and investment decisionsWork with