Head of Finance - Walsall - £80,000-£100,000 + Package
Location: Walsall
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 per annum + package


Robert Walters are currently supporting a rapidly growing SME in their recruitment of a Head of Finance. You will play a central role in shaping the foundations of the business-introducing robust financial processes, embedding project accounting discipline, improving cashflow management, and partnering closely with operational teams to challenge assumptions and ensure financial accuracy across all projects.


This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, project-driven environments and is comfortable dealing with industrial stakeholders. You will be hands on in the day-to-day running of the finance team while simultaneously helping build out the business


Key Responsibilities
*Full ownership of month-end processes, management accounts, and reporting.
*Update and maintain weekly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow reporting.
*Lead cashflow forecasting, advising the business on working capital and risk.
*Build and embed strong financial controls across the business.
*Own project accounting across all live and upcoming projects.
*Challenge internal delivery teams on their numbers, assumptions, and forecasts.
*Monitor project margins, risks, and commercial performance.
*Ensure revenue, cost, and WIP recognition are accurate and timely.
*Negotiate and manage terms with customers and suppliers.
*Lead financial discussions with stakeholders - driving agreements and negotiating cost efficiencies.
*Support implementation of a new P/O system and ensure adoption across the business.
*Manage a small finance team of two; mentoring and developing the team.
*Set up processes and build a scalable finance function as the company grows,
*Work with the sales team during tendering to ensure projects are priced correctly and commercial risks are understood.
*Act as a business partner to the leadership team, challenging every financial decision with data-driven rationale.


What We’re Looking For
*A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial control experience.
*Exposure to project accounting is essential.
*Someone risk-averse, commercially aware, and confident dealing with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors.
*Experience building or strengthening financial controls and processes.
*Proven ability to work hands-on while supporting strategic growth initiatives.
*A natural challenger who can confidently question operational teams and improve financial accuracy.
*Comfortable working in a growing business with evolving systems and structures.
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