Jobs, fresher vacancy - Head of Finance • Hampshire

Company: HAYS

Hampshire

Hands-on role within a stable privately owned business Your new company A long‑established, privately owned company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead day‑to‑day finance, elevate reporting and controls, and provide commercial insight at the heart of the business. Your new role You’ll oversee a multi‑site finance function while embedding strong processes and a collaborative team ethic. You’ll own monthly management accounts and annual budgets for operations meetings, lead external audits across the business, and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations. You’ll also drive systems and process improvements, leveraging technology to automate, enhance efficiency and sharpen insight. Furthermore, you will have oversight of the HR function and maintain a hands-on approach to ensure that the finance function runs smoothly as the business embarks on its next phase of growth.What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant, with significant post‑qualification and an affinity towards the workings of an SME environment (family-owned or owner-managed ideally). You’ll have a track record of leading sizeable teams (10+), influencing the SLT, and delivering robust controls, clear reporting and pragmatic solutions under pressure. A pragmatic approach to change management is highly desirable as the business continues to evolve their systems and processes over time. The role will be fully office-based, given the need to manage internal relationships and the wider finance team. Therefore, proximity to the Farnborough area will also be important. What you'll get in return Competitive base salary + car allowance/car + above-market employer pension contribution, bonus linked to company profit, PMI and further benefitsWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4758161