Henley-on-Thames

£85,000 – £100,000 + Benefits

3 days in the office

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the craft of accounting.

This is a role for a technically strong finance leader who enjoys being the go-to accounting expert within a business. Someone who takes pride in strong financial reporting, controls, compliance and getting the numbers right, while also supporting commercial decisions.

We Do Group are supporting a successful privately owned SME based near Henley-on-Thames as they hire a Finance Director / Head of Finance.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, high-quality business with a flat structure and a close-knit leadership team. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the finance function and work closely with the CEO, playing a key role in supporting the ongoing success of the business.

Whilst there is strong commercial exposure, the technical accounting grounding is critical. We are looking for someone who enjoys being the person responsible for financial reporting, compliance, controls and governance, whilst also providing insight and support to leadership.

This role would suit an experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller who enjoys running the full finance function and being highly involved in the financial management of a successful SME.

It is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, detail oriented and technically strong, rather than operating in a large corporate structure.

The Role

This position will take responsibility for the full finance function and act as the key financial partner to the CEO.

Responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the CEO
• Production of management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting
• Ensuring strong financial controls, governance and compliance
• Oversight of treasury, cashflow management and financial planning
• Managing tax matters and working with external advisers
• Supporting investment decisions and strategic planning
• Maintaining robust audit readiness and financial processes
• Oversight of payroll and purchase-to-pay processes
• Managing relationships with external accountants, advisers and service providers
• Working closely with the leadership team to support commercial decision making

You will be supported by a small finance team, but this is very much a hands-on role where you will remain close to the detail.

The Environment

• A successful and well-established SME
• Flat leadership structure and collaborative culture
• A small senior leadership team
• Calm and considered culture. Sub 20 employees.
• High visibility and direct access to the CEO
• A role where finance plays a trusted and valued role within the business

Your Profile

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating in smaller, entrepreneurial environments.

You will likely be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• An experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller
• Technically strong with excellent financial reporting and accounting knowledge
• Comfortable running a broad and hands-on finance function
• Someone who enjoys owning the numbers and financial integrity of a business
• A clear communicator who can support leadership with financial insight

This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys operating at this level and is looking for a long-term, stable leadership role within a successful SME.

Package

• £85,000 – £100,000 salary + benefits
• Henley-on-Thames location
• Hybrid working with three days per week in the office