Job title: Head of Finance
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Finance & Accounting
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £100,000.00
Location: London
Job published: 27/01/2026
Job ID: 49921
Contact name: Jack Walden-Bye
Phone number: +442081614443
Contact email: jack@core3.co.uk

Job Description

 

Job Description

 

 

Head of Finance | Up to £100,000 + bonus | Central London (Hybrid) | Permanent

 

 

Ideally, we are looking for

 

 

A qualified, hands-on finance leader who enjoys operating as Number 2 to a CFO within a PE-backed, high-growth, buy-and-build environment. You will have experience leading a small team across the full finance function, with clear exposure to multi-site operations and post-acquisition finance integration. This role suits someone comfortable balancing pace, detail, and commercial decision-making.

 

 

 

Why join our client

 

 

We are supporting a PE-backed business in an exciting growth phase, executing a clear buy-and-build strategy within a multi-site model. With committed funding and an ambitious leadership team, the business is scaling rapidly and investing in building a robust, acquisition-ready finance function.

 

This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, influential role as the CFO’s right hand, combining operational ownership with commercial and strategic exposure. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and well suited to someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining.

 

 

 

How you’ll make an impact

 

 

  • Lead and develop a finance team of 4–5, setting standards, priorities, and accountability

  • Own day-to-day finance operations including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and working capital

  • Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts with clear insight and commentary

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across the group

  • Act as a finance partner to operational leaders, supporting performance and decision-making

  • Provide commercial analysis across sites, service lines, and acquisitions

  • Support pricing, margin analysis, and cost optimisation initiatives

  • Play a key role in acquisitions, including financial due diligence and integration planning

  • Lead post-acquisition finance integration, embedding group systems, controls, and reporting

  • Improve and scale finance systems and processes to support ongoing growth

 

 

 

 

Why you’re a great fit

 

 

Essential

 

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

  • Broad, hands-on finance leadership experience

  • Comfortable operating as a No.2 to the CFO with significant autonomy

  • Experience in PE-backed, high-growth, or acquisitive environments

  • Proven ability to lead a small team across the full finance function

  • Strong operational and commercial finance skillset

 

 

Desirable

 

  • Experience in a multi-site business

  • Exposure to post-acquisition finance integration

  • Background in buy-and-build models or rapid scale-up environments

 

 

 

 

What you’ll get in return

 

 

This role offers the chance to step into a senior, high-impact finance position within a well-funded growth story. You can expect:

 

  • Salary up to £100,000 plus bonus

  • Hybrid working in Central London

  • Broad remit and genuine influence as CFO’s right hand

  • Significant exposure to M&A and integration

  • Long-term progression aligned with business growth

 

 

Short notice periods are ideal, but as this is a permanent hire, the business will wait for the right person.