Head of Finance

| Head of Finance | Up to £45,000 Basic | On-parking + Company Discounts | Experienced Finance Manager looking to take ownership of a growing business's financial function? We're recruiting for a Head of Finance to join a rapidly expanding estate agency group based in Bury St Edmunds. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to work closely with the company Directors, playing a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting continued business growth. This senior position offers genuine responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions within a successful and evolving organisation. The Role As a Head of Finance, you will: • Take ownership of the full finance function across the business • Lead, support, and develop a small finance team • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and cash-flow reports • Produce monthly profit and loss accounts with clear analysis of performance, profitability, variances, and improvement opportunities • Monitor business performance against agreed KPIs and provide recommendations where required • Work closely with the leadership team to develop and improve commercial and operational performance measures • Provide financial insight by identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement • Manage day-to-day finance operations, including payments, banking, reconciliations, and financial controls • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, supplier payments, and credit control • Support annual budgeting, business planning, and future growth strategies • Liaise with external accountants, advisers, suppliers, and key stakeholders • Improve financial systems and processes to support business efficiency • Manage Xero across the finance function, including reporting, reconciliations, invoicing, payment processes, and controls Head of Finance Requirements • Proven experience in a similar senior finance role • Recognised accounting qualification • Strong experience preparing management accounts, P&L reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow reporting • Experience managing finance operations and improving processes • Confident using Xero, including reconciliations, invoicing, reporting, and payment workflows • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail • Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear financial insight • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders What's on Offer? • Basic salary up to £45,000 • Monday-Friday working hours • Company pension • On-site parking • Discounted fees across sales, lettings, and related property services • Genuine career growth opportunities • Opportunity to play a key role within a successful and expanding estate agency business • Supportive and collaborative working environment Apply Today! If you're an experienced Head of Finance, Finance Manager, or senior finance professional looking to take ownership of a growing business function, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now, and we'll review your application within 48 hours. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.