Head of Finance

Location: Gloucester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 + Benefits

A well-established and growing construction business is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join its leadership team in Gloucester.

This is a pivotal appointment, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function for a significant regional business unit. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the business is well-positioned for continued growth.

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial control and governance
• Oversee month-end close, management accounts and board reporting
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning processes
• Own cashflow forecasting and working capital management
• Partner with operational, commercial and delivery teams to provide financial insight and challenge
• Support land, development and investment appraisals
• Manage joint venture reporting and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Lead audit processes and ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance systems, controls and reporting
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience operating as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within construction, housebuilding, engineering or a project-based environment
• Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning processes
• Experience working with joint ventures and complex reporting structures would be advantageous
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing finance teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving business environment

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Managing Director and leadership team
• Well-established and financially secure organisation
• Strong pipeline of projects and continued growth plans
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working environment

If you are an ambitious finance leader looking for a broad and commercially focused role within a growing construction business, we would be delighted to hear from you.