Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Head of Finance
Ledbury, Herefordshire Competitive Salary + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to join a growing £45m turnover services business based in Ledbury. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making at a senior level.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team, providing insight, control, and direction as the business continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
- Oversee monthly management accounts, delivering accurate and insightful reporting
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles
- Strengthen financial controls, processes, and governance across the organisation
- Provide commercial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
- Manage cashflow, working capital, and banking relationships
- Lead year-end and audit processes, liaising with external auditors
- Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance
- Support system improvements, process automation, and finance transformation initiatives
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
- Strong technical accounting skills combined with commercial awareness
- Experience working in a services-based environment (desirable)
- Leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
- Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
- Confident communicator, able to influence at senior levels
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a strong market position
- Opportunity to influence strategy and make a visible impact
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Scope to shape and modernise the finance function
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Location
This role is based in Ledbury with flexible working available, progression and development. If you're looking for a broad, impactful Financial Controller role where you can combine leadership, technical expertise, and commercial insight, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
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