Head of Finance - Bury St Edmunds

  • Location:

    Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

  • Discipline:

    Financial Services

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    Up to £45,000 Basic inc. Company Discounts + Parking

  • Published:

    08-07-2026

  • Expiry date:

    19-08-2026

  • Reference:

    6896

| 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.

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