Head of Finance

  • Benjamin Edwards
  • Grimsby, Lincolnshire
  • Jan 13, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

Head of Finance (6 months, temporary)

Location- Grimsby

Salary - £80k-£100k

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance for a rapidly growing, private equity backed business. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced finance leader to take ownership of a busy finance function, ensuring operational stability while driving meaningful improvements across reporting, controls, and data quality. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced, evolving environments and can quickly add value during a period of change and upcoming transformation. As Interim Head of Finance, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, leading a team of approximately 12 and acting as a key partner to the Finance Director and wider leadership team.

The role of Head of Finance

  • Own and lead all finance activities, including month-end close, stat accounts, management accounts, cashflow, and balance sheet control
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a finance team of around 12
  • Improve reporting timelines, accuracy, and overall data quality
  • Strengthen financial controls and embed best-practice processes
  • Support the Finance Director on commercial, strategic, and value-creation initiatives
  • Partner with stakeholders across operations and the wider Group
  • Prepare the business for future growth and private equity driven milestones

The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Finance

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Experience of high growth or PE backed business
  • Proven experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or in a similar senior finance role
  • Background in private equity backed or high-growth businesses
  • Available at short notice and able to make an immediate impact

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.