Head of Finance in Wrexham - Consult KA Ltd

Head of Finance

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a senior finance role where you can make a real impact? We’re looking for a hands-on, strategic Head of Finance to lead and develop a dynamic UK finance team, drive process improvements, and support key business decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing business, overseeing financial consolidation, reporting, and planning across multiple sites, while helping shape the way the finance function adds value to the wider organisation.

Why this role?

Working alongside a Finance Director and Financial Controller, you’ll be joining a business and a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. This role offers real autonomy, the chance to influence strategic decisions, and a supportive team that thrives on developing talent and improving financial processes.

What you’ll be doing as the Head of Finance:

• Leading month-end, quarter-end, forecast, and budget submissions across UK operations and producing consolidated results with clear analysis.
• Preparing weekly cash flow reporting and managing funding requirements.
• Overseeing audits, both interim and year-end.
• Driving standardisation, process improvement, and best practice within UK finance.
• Supporting divisional managers with financial understanding, action plans, and compliance.
• Identifying areas for cost reduction, operational efficiency, and business risk mitigation.
• Enhancing the use of ERP systems (SAP S4/Hana desirable) for accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
• Mentoring and developing the finance team to improve capability and engagement.
• Deputising for the European FD when required.

To be a success you will need:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Experience in treasury, cost accounting, and consolidating financial results.
• Knowledge of FX impacts on financial statements and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Results-driven, hands-on, ethical, and creative problem solver.
• Experience in driving process improvements is highly desirable.

Essential Details

Position – Head of Finance

Location – Wrexham

Salary - £85-90k + bonus + hybrid working

Think you’ve got what we need?

If you are a motivated and passionate Senior Finance professional looking to work within an industry leading organisation, then introduce yourself to Kerri-Ann Hargreaves at Consult KA who would be happy to share further information.

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