Head of Finance - Flexigrid

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial controls
• Lead monthly and annual close processes; ensure accurate and timely management reporting
• Manage and develop the finance team of 3
• Partner directly with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on strategic decision-making, financial planning, and business performance insights
• Comply with Group’s internal controls, policies, and risk management frameworks
• Support commercial decision-making through scenario modelling, and business cases appraisals
• Supporting the management external relationships with auditors, banks and finance brokers, leading at ‘local’ level
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems and processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Professionally qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience
• Proven experience leading a finance function end to end, ideally in logistics industry with operational complexity
• Experience managing and developing finance teams, with the ability to lead, coach, and set clear priorities
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working directly with C-Suite
• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-entity, or international business environments is advantageous
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Commercially minded, with strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate financial data into clear business insight
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and present clearly to the C-Suite and wider leadership team
• Comfortable operating both strategically and at detail level
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability, particularly in fast-moving operational environments
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and through change

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
• Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
• Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
• Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
• Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
• Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.