Assistant Head of Finance

Salary: £45,000

Location: Dudley 

Company Profile

This is an opportunity to join an established group of SME businesses operating within the construction and engineering sectors, in a senior finance position supporting the Finance Director across multiple businesses.

Working closely with the Finance Director, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function, management reporting and team performance. You will deputise when required, providing financial insight and analysis to support business operations, strategic growth, and Board-level decision-making.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Healthcare / Death in Service
• Salary Sacrifice
• Opportunity to lead, develop and mentor a small finance team

What will you do as an Assistant Head of Finance?

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheets and cash flow reports
• Monitor group financial performance, investigating variances, risks and opportunities
• Support annual budgets, financial forecasts and cash flow management
• Deputise for the Finance Manager, representing finance in meetings
• Lead and develop Finance Assistants, Credit Control and an Apprentice
• Oversee group finance operations, controls, compliance and process improvements

What do you need as an Assistant Head of Finance?

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in a senior finance or management accounting role
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, P&L, balance sheets and cash flow
• Experience using COINS and Xero
• Background in construction or engineering
• Experience of multi-entity group reporting

Job ID: 11459