Contact Barclay Meade
Barclay Meade
Head of Finance
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Barclay Meade
- Closes
- 08 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Lead to oversee the UK Finance function, driving performance and ensuring the delivery of a best–in–class service across the group's UK entities. This is a high–profile position where you'll act as the senior face of finance, shaping strategy while also rolling up your sleeves to support day–to–day delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the UK Finance team, ensuring consistent achievement of all deliverables and reporting requirements
Represent finance at Senior Leadership Team meetings, contributing to strategic initiatives and operational improvements
Oversee the UK Accounts department, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across UK entities, providing financial insight and guidance
Review, communicate, and deliver monthly KPIs, implementing action plans to address performance gaps
What We're Looking For
Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
Proven track record of leading a high–performing finance team
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present and collaborate at senior levels in a matrix organisation
Ability to add value through creativity and innovation, driving improvements and efficiencies
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands–on operational support
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented finance team, influence key business decisions, and work closely with senior leadership in a respected and growing organisation.
Ad ID: 5416925831
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