Job title: Head of Finance
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £85,000.00
Location: Bristol
Job published: 04/08/2025
Job ID: 46741
Contact name: Diana Lopes
Phone number: +441172130300
Contact email: Diana@core3.co.uk

Job Description

Head of Finance

Bristol │ £70-85k + bonus + car allowance│ Hybrid working

Core3 are delighted to partner with a high-growth, international business to recruit a Head of Finance opportunity based in Bristol.

 

Why join our client?

Our client is a thriving, forward-thinking business with international links and a growing UK presence. Known for delivering high-value projects with precision and professionalism, the team combines technical excellence with a collaborative, can-do culture.

This is a hands-on senior leadership opportunity to make a genuine impact, driving change, influencing strategy, and strengthening both the finance and IT functions. You’ll join a business that values initiative, embraces continuous improvement, and empowers its people to challenge the norm and shape the future.

 
 
How you’ll make an impact

This is a pivotal role leading finance across the UK business. As a strategic partner to the executive team, you’ll be responsible for financial leadership, insight-driven reporting, commercial risk management.

  • Own the monthly management accounts process, providing timely and insightful reporting.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost challenge initiatives across the business.
  • Manage statutory reporting, annual audit, and compliance with IFRS and group standards.
  • Oversee treasury, FX exposure, and multi-currency cash flow.
  • Drive margin protection and risk management across projects ranging from £500k–£5m.
  • Deliver accurate, visual dashboards and business KPIs to influence decision-making.
  • Lead and evolve the IT function to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and alignment with global infrastructure.
  • Optimise the use of SAP ERP across finance and operations.

 

Why our client is excited about you

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong track record in financial leadership and business partnering. You combine technical expertise with commercial acumen and a natural ability to engage senior stakeholders. You’re hands-on, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • 3+ years in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Strong technical background, including audit, IFRS, and statutory reporting.
  • Experience with multi-currency cash flow, FX, and treasury.
  • Commercially minded with proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.
  • Confident using ERP systems (ideally SAP).
  • Comfortable leading cross-functional projects and managing change.
  • Experience in project-led, international businesses is a bonus.
What you’ll get in return

This is a rare opportunity to play a strategic role in a growing business with international reach. The benefits for this Head of Finance role in Bristol include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
  • Generous pension contributions
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team

 

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

 

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to hello@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.