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Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment is working exclusively with an established and diverse business group operating across the agriculture, retail, hospitality, and energy sectors, with a turnover in the region of £11m.  Our Client is seeking a Head of Finance to take full ownership of its finance function.  This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys both managing people and being actively involved in day-to-day financial operations.

This role is based in a rural location and is fully on-site, so you would need to live in the North Wales area (located 45 minutes from Flintshire & Wrexham, 30 minutes from Denbigh)

You will oversee a small finance team, ensuring the business receives clear, accurate, and timely financial insight to support decision-making and growth, with an emphasis on managing the cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the finance department, leading, motivating, and developing a small but capable team.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and supporting reconciliations.
• Manage the month-end process, ensuring strong financial controls, cost analysis, and variance reporting.
• Work closely with senior leaders to interpret financial data, providing insight and recommendations that drive business performance.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, tax advisers, and other professional partners.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across the group’s portfolio.
• Bring a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

About You

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified, or equivalent experience
• Experienced finance professional with a track record in a Head of Finance or similar senior role.
• Comfortable producing full accounts to audit standard and managing all aspects of financial operations.
• Strong background in cost accounting and data-driven decision support.
• Skilled in accounting and ERP systems, with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Analytical, commercially minded, and capable of turning numbers into meaningful insight.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and disciplines.
• Professional, trustworthy, detail-focused, and able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.
• Due to the rural location, own transport is essential.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 to £75,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Role is on-site
• A varied and rewarding role within a diverse, growing business.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on financial performance and business strategy