Head of Financial Accounting

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Eutopia Search Head of Financial Accounting | West Midlands | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits Partnering exclusively with Eutopia Search Are you a technically strong, qualified finance leader ready to shape and lead a best-in-class financial accounting function? We’re working with a leading UK business on a critical hire for aHead of Financial Accounting —a high-impact role offering scope, autonomy, and the chance to make your mark in a relatively new team structure. This is an opportunity to take full ownership of group financial accounting, embedding rigour, process, and control across the finance function. The Role: AsHead of Financial Accounting , you’ll: Lead the monthly group close process, ensuring accuracy and governance. Develop and embed robust financial controls across the business. Drive the group’s year-end close and external audit process. Own the production of the group’s statutory accounts and annual report. Shape and evolve group accounting policies in line with best practice. Lead a growing financial accounting team, building capability and process excellence. What We’re Looking For: ACA qualified (Big 4 trained desirable). Senior-level experience in financial accounting, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-site or retail/distribution environment. Proven ability to transform and uplift core accounting and control processes. Hands-on, commercially aware, with a high EQ and the ability to influence stakeholders. Experience managing group audit and statutory reporting processes end to end. What’s On Offer: Real autonomy in a visible, business-critical role The opportunity to shape process and culture in a high-growth environment Progression potential as the business continues to scale Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Finance Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eutopia Search by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Financial Accounting” roles.Head of Finance, Hospitality, Birmingham, hybrid, 90k:110kWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Coventry, England, United Kingdom 19 hours ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Tech Investment & Financial Accounting Senior ManagerChief Finance Officer (CFO)/Head of Finance - AdmiTradeWarwick, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Head of Finance - Customer & TransformationWorcestershire, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago Royal Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Accounting, Insight & Advisory Associate DirectorBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago Senior Manager, Treasury Assurance, Financial AssuranceBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Transaction Services Manager/ Senior ManagerBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago Manchester Area, United Kingdom 5 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Finance Operations Business Partner/ Head of Order to CashBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Finance Director – PE‑Backed Managed Services BusinessWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago Coventry, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Head of Shared Services – Pension AdministrationBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-24