Head of Finance – Professional Services

3 weeks ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom Leading Professional Services LLP Full time

Head of Finance – Professional Services


£Six figures + Benefits

Cambridgeshire


Our client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. It has a turnover approaching £100m and around 1,000 colleagues. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals, industry & commerce, and across the public sector. It has enjoyed high rates of growth - both organic and via acquisition.  


Reporting to the Group Finance Director and acting as deputy, a commercially oriented Head of Finance is now sought who will play a key role in the senior management team. 

This role is seen as “front-line,” rich in both commercial and technical challenges and offers the opportunity for high levels of exposure across the business.  


Key Tasks


  • Take full responsibility for operational financial management and reporting internally and externally
  • Play a key role in strategic and operational planning, ensuring the best commercial outcomes 
  • Work closely with business leaders to improve performance across the firm
  • Streamline processes and systems to ensure that the firm’s financial management is optimised
  • Work to upgrade reporting tools to give colleagues clear, real-time financial data
  • Provide detailed support to merger and acquisition activities
  • Deputising for the Finance Director.


The Person


  • Qualified Chartered Accountant – with good post qualified experience
  • Strong commercial instincts with the ability to make sound financial decisions
  • An excellent communicator with good persuasive abilities. Comfortable with dealing with colleagues and external contacts at all levels
  • Experience of managing and developing high-performance teams yet hands-on in nature
  • Demonstrable strengths in upgrading MIS systems and reporting


This represents an excellent career move and offers plenty of opportunity for career advancement with a major UK firm. The appointed candidate will receive a significant salary along with a full range of executive benefits including car, pension, and bonus.  




  • Peterborough, United Kingdom Leading Professional Services LLP Full time

    Head of Finance – Professional Services£Six figures + BenefitsCambridgeshireOur client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. It has a turnover approaching £100m and around 1,000 colleagues. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals, industry & commerce, and across...

  • Head of Finance

    2 weeks ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Leading Professional Services LLP Full time

    Job Description Head of Finance – Professional Services £Six figures + Benefits Cambridgeshire Our client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. It has a turnover approaching £100m and around 1,000 colleagues. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals,...


  • Peterborough, UK, Eastern England, United Kingdom Leading Professional Services LLP Full time

    Head of Finance – Professional Services£Six figures + BenefitsCambridgeshireOur client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. It has a turnover approaching £100m and around 1,000 colleagues. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals, industry & commerce, and across...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Leading Professional Services LLP Full time

    Seeking a commercially-oriented Head of Finance to play a key role in the senior management team of a leading professional services practice.Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this role involves taking full responsibility for operational financial management and reporting, as well as playing a key role in strategic and operational planning.The ideal...

  • Head Of Finance

    1 week ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Murray Price Executive Search Full time

    Head of Finance – Professional Services£Six figures + Benefits CambridgeshireOur client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. It has a turnover approaching £100m and around 1,000 colleagues. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals, industry & commerce, and...

  • Head Of Finance

    4 weeks ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Head of Finance – Professional Services £Six figures + Benefits Cambridgeshire Our client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. It has a turnover approaching £100m and around 1,000 colleagues. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals, industry &...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Divisional Heads of Finance will line manage the Finance Business Partners who are dedicated to the divisions as well as providing professional oversight to the Management Accountants to deliver both the Divisional and the Trusts corporate objectives. The post holder will be responsible for leading and developing a team of professionals ensuring a...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Divisional Head of Finance will work alongside the Senior Leadership Teams across two or more clinical divisions providing overall financial leadership and direction. The Divisional Head of Finance will influence strategic decision making within the Trust through the provision of highly complex business and financial advice and support to the Executive...

  • Head Of Finance

    2 weeks ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Murray Price Executive Search Full time

    Head of Finance – Professional Services£Six figures + Benefits CambridgeshireOur client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. It has a turnover approaching £100m and around 1,000 colleagues. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals, industry & commerce, and...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Ian Leech Professional Recruitment Full time

    Job Summary:The role of a part-qualified accountant at Ian Leech Professional Recruitment offers a chance to join an established group with a diverse customer base. The ideal candidate will work alongside the Financial Controller on a variety of financial management and reporting activities.About the Business:The business operates both nationally and...


  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom EA First Compass House Full time

    We are looking for a highly skilled Head of Finance Operations to join our team at EA First Compass House. As a senior finance professional, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our finance department, including preparing financial reports and managing cash flow.The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance, with...

  • Head of Finance

    1 month ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Key Leadership role for fast growth UK business * Office based About Our Client A long established, UK business, our client operates in a high transactional/high-volume, fast-growing sector. The business has experienced substantial growth through acquisitions and significant organic expansion. Job Description * Supervising the production and...

  • Finance Expert

    4 weeks ago


    Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Key Responsibilities:The role would be best suited to either a newly qualified or late-stage studier (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), however, if you are earlier on in your studies but meet the rest of the criteria above, we would still love to hear from you.What You'll Get:A competitive salary between £40,000 - £47,000A company bonus scheme26 days holiday plus bank...

  • Head of Finance

    1 week ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Leading Role Full time

    Key Leadership role for fast growth UK business * Office basedAbout Our ClientA long established, UK business, our client operates in a high transactional/high-volume, fast-growing sector. The business has experienced substantial growth through acquisitions and significant organic expansion.Job Description * Supervising the production and circulation of all...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom Murray Price Executive Search Full time

    Head of Finance - Professional Services£Our client is a leading professional services practice with 33 offices in London and throughout the UK. The firm is multi-disciplinary and provides advice and services to individuals, industry & commerce, and across the public sector. It has enjoyed high rates of growth - both organic and via acquisition.Reporting to...

  • Finance Assistant

    6 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Progressive Property Full time

    **Job Title: Finance Asst** **Reports to**:Head of Finance **Location : Peterborough Hours : Full time, Permanent** **Job Purpose**: The Finance Assistant will have the important role in maintaining the ledgers for several Progressive Property companies. **Individual Role and Tasks**: - Raise sales invoices ensuring they are posted to the correct...


  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Grafham Water Center Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Strategic Finance Business Lead. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the council's Place & Sustainability directorate, providing financial expertise and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Head of Housing Services Location: Peterborough Salary: £55,000 Duration: 6 month FTC Greenacre are pleased to be supporting a social housing organisation, based in Peterborough with their recruitment of a Head of Housing. As the Head of Housing Services, your role is critical in driving high performance across the regional housing services...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Peterborough Board of Finance Full time

    The Peterborough Board of Finance seeks a highly experienced and skilled Independent Chair to lead the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel. This esteemed panel brings together expertise from various sectors, including Diocesan officers, advisory and pastoral staff, Statutory Local Government, Police, and Probation Services.The successful candidate will have...

  • Finance Administrator

    6 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Hochanda Ltd Full time

    **Job Title**:Finance Administrator **Job Purpose**:To support the finance team with the day-to-day administration of the finance department. **Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities**: - Responsible for maintaining the AP inbox and initial responses to Stakeholders - Checking supplier invoices are correct and dealing with any subsequent queries -...