Head of Finance

Job Specification

Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Northampton
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Bonus: Up to 10% of annual basic salary, linked to agreed profit targets
Reporting to: Managing Director
Management level: Senior Management Team

Role Purpose

Millbrook Business Finance Ltd is entering an exciting period of development, with ambitious plans for its continued growth and an increasingly important role within the wider Millbrook Group.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, commercially minded Head of Finance to join our Senior Management Team and take ownership of the company’s finance function.

Working directly with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operation, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting and effective financial management.

Alongside these responsibilities, you will provide the commercial insight and strategic financial support needed to help deliver the company’s objectives and contribute to the wider development of Millbrook Group.

This is a hands-on senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to shape and develop the finance function as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Manage the preparation of annual and statutory year-end accounts.
• Ensure accurate financial records, reconciliations and reporting.
• Monitor revenue, profitability, margins, expenditure and financial performance.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and management information to the Managing Director and SMT.
• Ensure statutory accounts and relevant documentation are prepared and submitted to Companies House within required deadlines.

2. Payroll, VAT and Financial Compliance

• Oversee the company’s payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Manage VAT returns, submissions and associated payments.
• Ensure PAYE, National Insurance and other relevant HMRC obligations are met.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers where required.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash Flow

• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and business targets.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for improved efficiency.
• Support effective working capital and cash flow management.

4. Commercial and Strategic Finance

• Work closely with the Managing Director and SMT to support the delivery of business objectives.
• Provide commercial financial insight to support decision-making.
• Assess investment opportunities, business proposals and expansion plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and financial performance.
• Support the wider financial strategy and development of Millbrook Group.
• Ensure financial planning supports the Group’s longer-term ambitions.

5. Financial Controls and Governance

• Establish and maintain robust financial processes, controls and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate financial accountability across the business.
• Oversee statutory reporting and financial governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and appropriate documentation.
• Support the financial reporting and oversight requirements of the wider Group, including individual entity and consolidated reporting where required.

6. Developing the Finance Function

• Review and improve existing finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Develop a finance function capable of supporting the company’s future growth.
• Lead, support and develop the finance team.
• Identify opportunities for automation, improved efficiency and better management information.
• Establish clear financial responsibilities and accountability across the business.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience in a senior finance management position.
• Strong practical experience of management accounts, year-end accounts, payroll and VAT.
• Good understanding of statutory reporting, Companies House filings and HMRC compliance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Excellent financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to influence senior business decisions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience within an SME, entrepreneurial or growing business.
• Experience overseeing multiple entities or business divisions.
• Experience developing or improving a finance function.
• Exposure to financial services, professional services or regulated businesses.
• Experience supporting business expansion, investment decisions or acquisitions.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, proactive and comfortable taking ownership.

You will be confident in challenging decisions, identifying opportunities and making recommendations, while also being prepared to get involved in the detail when required.

You will be organised, analytical and approachable, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business and work effectively with the Managing Director and wider SMT.

Most importantly, you will want to contribute to the development of the business and take pride in helping build something with long-term value.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join Millbrook Business Finance Ltd at an important stage in its development.

You will have direct access to the Managing Director, a position within the Senior Management Team and meaningful involvement in the strategic and commercial direction of the business.

Alongside your responsibilities within Millbrook Business Finance Ltd, you will contribute to the financial development of the wider Millbrook Group.

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum.
Bonus: Up to 10% of annual basic salary, linked to the achievement of agreed Group profit targets.

We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, make a difference and help build the financial foundations for Millbrook’s next stage of growth.