Description
Head of Finance - Bromley, Kent - £85,000 per annum (on-site)
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to join a growing SME.
This is a pivotal appointment for the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, work closely with the senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the company's continued growth.
We are looking for a hands-on finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the finance function.
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting and board-level information.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
- Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to drive profitability, improve margins and identify opportunities for growth.
- Oversee inventory accounting, stock control, product costing and margin analysis.
- Strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting systems to support business expansion.
- Manage statutory accounts, audit, tax compliance and relationships with external advisers.
- Develop and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support the leadership team with investment decisions, business planning and strategic initiatives.
About You:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
- Strong understanding of stock accounting, working capital and commercial margin management.
- Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within an SME environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Commercially astute, proactive and capable of driving improvements across the wider business.
- Experience supporting a growing or evolving organisation would be particularly advantageous.
Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.
