Head of Finance

Our client is a privately owned investment group with a diverse portfolio spanning investment management, property and private investments. With interests across multiple businesses, they offer a stable, long-term environment and exposure to a broad range of activities within a multi-entity structure.

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, this is a varied, hands-on role based within the group's holding company. You'll play a key part in financial reporting, statutory compliance and group accounting, while supporting the wider finance function. It's an excellent first move out of practice for an ACA or ACCA, or equally suited to an experienced Finance Manager looking to broaden their exposure in a group environment.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing monthly management accounts across a portfolio of group companies

Producing group consolidations and managing intercompany accounting

Managing the year-end audit process, including audit schedules and liaising directly with external auditors

Preparing VAT returns and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across the group

Producing board packs, management information and financial analysis to support decision-making

Managing cash reporting and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting month-end close

Owning day-to-day finance operations: invoice processing, journals, bank reconciliations and financial records (Sage)

Supporting payroll and working closely with the wider finance team

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls across the group

Contributing to ad hoc finance projects as the business grows

Candidate Profile

ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience, with strong technical accounting knowledge

Background in accountancy practice or a technical finance role

Experience preparing management accounts and year-end financial information

Good understanding of audit, statutory accounts and financial compliance

Confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Strong attention to detail, proactive and hands-on

Group accounting or multi-entity experience beneficial but not essential

Package & Working Pattern

Salary £45,000–£60,000 (depending on experience)

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Office-based, with flexibility as required

Stable, privately owned business with a collaborative finance team

Progression & Opportunity You'll work closely with an experienced Head of Group Finance through a structured 18–24 month handover, gradually taking on broader responsibilities. It's a strong opportunity to build a career within a diverse investment group and work towards a more senior finance role over time.