Full job descriptionReed are currently working with a Croydon based reputable and established manufacturing business whose products and services have a high demand globally, After a record year in 2025 they continue to experience strong organic growth. They have approached us to support them with their search to hire a new Head of Finance who will manage and take responsibility for managing the company’s finance function and to support the CFO with all things commercial.
As the newly appointed Head of Finance owns the finance engine of the business across the UK and US entities. This is a genuine ownership role, not an oversight one: accountable for the accuracy, timeliness and reliability of financial operations, reporting and forecasting, and being the first point of escalation for finance across the business. You will lead a lean structure supported by a very capable offshore shared-service team.
As the new Head of Finance your duties and responsibilities will include :
*Own the delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements, including cashflows, under US GAAP framework, delivered to the reporting calendar, every time
*Run the forecasting and reforecasting process end-to-end, including variance and scenario analysis, working closely with the CFO.
*Own cash flow and liquidity across both entities, and manage FX exposure on international payments — working with Group Treasury to implement hedging solutions and to set and apply our FX guidelines
*Own working capital and work-in-progress, including vendor payment policy aligned to client payment terms
*Own billing and revenue recognition with client-facing teams, and enforce financial disciplines (including PO controls) across the business
*Own the year-end close and the external audit relationship, with the CFO involved on judgemental positions
*Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory and contractual obligations, including tax filings across both entities
*Drive systems and process modernisation eg. deepening their ERP deployment, connecting tools, and replacing manual processes with reliable, efficient workflows
*Manage and develop the finance team, including delivery by our shared-service provider, and act as escalation point for the team internally and with client finance functions
*Manage external relationships with banks, auditors and advisors, and participate actively in quarterly finance reviews with Group finance leadership
*Be the internal face of finance for the business; visible, approachable, and firm
To be considered for the Head of Finance role, your background, experience and skillsets will include :
*CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent is essential
*8-10+ years in senior finance roles, with at least one role owning the full reporting and audit cycle
*Strong technical accounting expertise, including IFRS and US GAAP; SOX experience preferred
*Proven ownership of month-end, forecasting and audit cycles in a project or job based business
*A systems and process mindset, with evidence of simplifying and automating finance operations
*Excellent communication and presence. Credible with senior group stakeholders, banks and auditors as well as internal teams
*Multi-entity and/or UK–US experience is an advantage
A salary between £80,000 & £85000 per annum is offered dependent on experience