Head of Finance - Sewell Wallis : Job Details

Sewell Wallis is seeking a skilled and driven Finance Leader to join a thriving team in a pivotal position, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This Head of Finance role is perfect for a qualified Accountant eager to make a meaningful contribution during an exciting period of change for the business.

As the Head of Finance, you will be a forward-thinking strategist capable of leading and motivating large finance teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving continuous improvement. With strong expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, treasury, accounts receivable/payable, and financial controls, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's financial governance and ensuring compliance with critical regulatory and audit standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage external audit processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of management accounts, working closely with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee monthly cash flow forecasting and ensure precise balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure VAT and tax compliance.
• Strengthen the finance control environment, including overseeing treasury management and counter-fraud initiatives.
• Champion best practices in external financial reporting and drive finance transformation projects.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Inspire and engage staff, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate leadership.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership experience in large, complex organisations.
• Strong expertise in statutory financial reporting, management accounting, and external audits.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: Approximately £90,000.
• Holidays: 25 days, increasing to 30, with the option to buy and sell additional days.
• Pension: Competitive 8% contribution.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model with a minimum of two days in the office.
• Additional Benefits: Access to salary sacrifice schemes, discount cards, and other perks.

For more information, please contact Faith Collins.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.