Head of Finance

Global Guardians Management

. Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts across the Group, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and management information .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCuffley • United KingdomLead💰 £70,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong financial leadership with expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, and cashflow management. Proven ability to develop KPIs, produce Board-level reporting, and enhance finance systems for improved operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ControlsCashflow ManagementKPI DevelopmentBoard-Level ReportingTeam Leadership

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisStatutory ReportingTax ComplianceReconciliationsFinancial ModellingBudgetingPerformance AnalysisDebt ManagementReporting AutomationFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingAccountabilityStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareFinance SystemsReporting ToolsDashboardsMy Globe

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

SMEMulti-Entity BusinessProperty ManagementFacilities ManagementService Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts across the Group, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and management information
Prepare financial analysis and commentary for Board and senior leadership meetings
Explain performance, risks, commercial implications and recommended actions
Maintain financial controls, reconciliations, approval processes, payment controls and segregation of duties
Oversee statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and other financial compliance requirements
Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and financial partners
Lead cashflow and working capital management, including debtor performance, aged debt, collection trends and cash conversion
Develop financial and operational KPIs covering property profitability, client profitability, guardian income, maintenance performance, debtor management and departmental performance
Work with operational and departmental leaders to assess financial impacts and identify improvement opportunities
Challenge budget variances and expenditure and ensure budget holders own corrective actions
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, reforecasts, cashflow projections and financial modelling
Identify financial or commercial issues, establish root causes, quantify consequences, assess options and provide recommendations
Lead, coach and develop the Finance team
Improve finance systems, reporting automation, dashboards and integration between operational and financial data
Work with internal and external system providers, including My Globe, to improve reporting efficiency and financial visibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in a senior finance role within an SME or growing multi-entity business
Experience leading, coaching and developing a Finance team
Strong knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, tax, VAT, reconciliations and compliance
Proven experience managing cashflow, working capital, debtors and aged debt
Experience producing Board-level reporting and presenting financial performance to senior stakeholders and Directors
Track record of developing KPIs, management information and financial analysis supporting commercial decisions
Confidence to challenge budget holders, identify issues and drive accountability for financial performance
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capability
Experience with accounting software, finance systems and reporting/dashboard tools
Experience within property, facilities management, housing, service delivery or another operationally led sector would be advantageous
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is preferred, although candidates qualified through significant relevant experience will also be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working combining home-based and office-based working
Attendance at Head Office and other business locations as required