Full job description

Robert Walters - Head of Finance - Permanent - Hybrid - Birmingham - £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Our client, a leader within the transport sector, is seeking a commercially focused Head of Finance to lead their finance function and support ongoing business growth. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality forecasting, reporting, financial control, and strategic insight.




Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance:
*Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the organisation.
*Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
*Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
*Drive strong financial governance, controls, and compliance across the business.
*Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and treasury activities.
*Support capital investment appraisal and financial analysis for major projects.
*Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
*Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements.
*Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Key essentials of the Head of Finance:
*ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
*Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
*Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates