Head Of Finance
Gravitate Recruitment ·www.gravitaterecruitment.co.uk
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We’re working with a private equity backed group operating at around £20m revenue, with a clear buy-and-build strategy and significant growth planned.
The business has moved beyond early-stage finance. What it needs now is a Head of Finance who can take ownership of the function, bring consistency across the group, and support increasingly complex decision-making.
This is the number one finance role in the business. It’s suited to someone stepping up into broader responsibility rather than someone looking for a finished structure. The role is remote based, with regular travel to UK sites to stay close to operations and leadership.
The role
- You’ll own the finance function end to end and act as the senior financial voice in the business.
- This isn’t about producing reports for the sake of it. It’s about making finance genuinely useful.
Your remit will include:
- Ownership of monthly group management accounts and consolidated reporting
- Board and investor reporting with clear insight and narrative
- Budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning aligned to growth and acquisition
- Hands-on cashflow and working capital management
- Oversight of audits, statutory accounts, and financial compliance
- Managing tax, VAT, and relationships with external advisors
- Supporting acquisitions through due diligence and post-deal integration
- Improving systems, controls, and processes as the group grows
- Acting as a commercial partner to senior leadership
- Initially, this will be hands-on. Over time, you’ll build the structure around you.
What they’re looking for
This role will suit someone who:
- Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Has operated at Financial Controller or Head of Finance level in a growing business
- Is ready to step into a true #1 finance role
- Has strong technical foundations and sound commercial judgement
- Is comfortable in private equity backed or investor-led environments
- Has exposure to group reporting and some M&A or integration activity
- Enjoys building finance functions rather than inheriting polished ones
- You don’t need to have been a CFO. You do need the capability and ambition to grow into one.
Why this role?
- Because finance will be listened to.
- Because growth is planned, not theoretical.
- Because you’ll help shape the business, not just report on it.
- If you’re ready to take full ownership of a finance function and grow with the business, this is worth a conversation.
Gravitate values a diverse workforce. Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Head Of Finance role?
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Where is the Head Of Finance job located?
The Head Of Finance role with Gravitate Recruitment is based in Bristol, GB. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Head Of Finance role remote?
Yes — the Head Of Finance position at Gravitate Recruitment is remote. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Head Of Finance role pay?
Gravitate Recruitment lists the Head Of Finance role at GBP 80,000–100,000 per year.
Is the Head Of Finance role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Gravitate Recruitment.
What experience level is the Head Of Finance role?
The Head Of Finance position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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