Job Description
Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering on an exclusive basis with a business based in Bristol to recruit for a Head of Finance role. This organisation forms part of a wider privately owned group of companies, which also includes several regional businesses and associated community-focused entities.
The role
The Head of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall financial operations and stewardship of the organisation and its associated entities. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Board and senior stakeholders, the Head of Finance will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, managing risk, and ensuring robust governance in line with regulatory and statutory requirements. The role also involves leading and developing the finance function, embedding strong process controls and driving continuous improvement.
About you
The successful candidate will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cashflow management and regulatory compliance. They will provide clear, timely insight to support decision making across operational, commercial and wider group activities. This is very much a role for a business facing/commercially minded accountant looking for a value-adding role.
As a Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Act as a strategic Finance Business Partner, providing high‑quality insight, challenge and commercial guidance to senior decision makers
- Hold overall financial responsibility across multiple business units, ensuring strong controls and alignment with organisational strategy
- Lead budgeting, long‑term financial planning and reforecasting, delivering clarity and accuracy for senior stakeholders
- Produce cashflow forecasts and manage communication with the wider Group on funding requirements
- Oversee compliance with all relevant financial regulations, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
- Support commercial and contractual decision‑making through robust financial modelling and analysis
- Lead, develop and manage the finance team, including oversight of payroll and day‑to‑day finance operations
- Ensure accurate month‑end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting and invoicing
- Deliver clear, insightful financial updates and recommendations to the Board
- Own partnership budgeting and modelling to support revenue growth initiatives
- Manage payroll processes in collaboration with HR, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance
- Maintain full compliance with financial monitoring, audit and statutory requirements
- Act as a key contact for external funding bodies, ensuring all reporting obligations are met
- Oversee VAT and tax compliance across all entities
- Work closely with Group Finance to ensure alignment, consistency and effective shared processes
- Provide financial and operational support to the CEO and CFO as required
- Contribute positively to organisational culture, values and cross‑department collaboration
What the client is looking for
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 3+ years post‑qualified experience
- Significant leadership experience, ideally within a fast‑paced organisation
- Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management expertise
- Proven experience of financial business partnering
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong understanding of financial controls, audit, governance and regulatory compliance
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- High attention to detail, integrity and the ability to manage sensitive information
What the client offers
- A salary level of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Jesse Howes at Citadel Source.