Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Finance to join the business on a temporary, full-time basis to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will be responsible for providing financial leadership while also overseeing the day-to-day operation of the finance function.
This role combines high-level financial planning and commercial support with operational leadership, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, effective cash management, and the successful delivery of finance-related projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business performance, driving process improvements, and providing trusted financial insight to stakeholders across the organisation.
About the position:
- Salary range £100,000-£130,000 , depending on experience
- This position is office based 5 days a week at our office in Manvers, Rotherham.
- Fixed-term contract - maternity cover
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and statutory compliance.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury activities.
- Maintain robust financial controls, policies and governance frameworks.
- Lead Corporation Tax planning and management, including the preparation of tax calculations, forecasting of tax liabilities, and planning of quarterly instalment payments to optimise cash flow and ensure compliance.
Finance Team & Operational Leadership
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function.
- Ensure efficient execution of transactional finance activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and month-end close processes.
- Lead and deliver key finance projects and business improvement initiatives.
- Manage system implementations, process redesign and finance transformation activities where required.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to improve reporting, controls and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary finance contact for auditors, banks, advisors and external stakeholders.
- Present financial information clearly and confidently to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience operating at senior finance leadership level.
- Strong technical accounting and financial management expertise.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to maintain accuracy and quality across financial reporting, controls, and analysis.
- Experience leading finance teams and managing day-to-day finance operations.
- Proven track record of delivering finance projects and process improvements.
Desirable, but not essential
- Experience supporting international business expansion, including the establishment of financial processes, controls and compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of US tax, regulatory and reporting requirements.
Why Join the Bluetree Team?
At Bluetree Group, we don’t just print; we innovate. We believe in investing in the people who make our success possible. Here’s how we look after you:
- Health First: Access to a marketing leading Health Cash Plan and comprehensive wellbeing support, including onsite training and access to free external support.
- Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption packages to support your life outside of work.
- Rest & Recharge: 22 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), with a "Length of Service" program that earns you more days the longer you stay.
- Social: From regular team socials to our legendary annual Summer and Christmas Parties, plus biennial Long Service celebrations; we know how to celebrate success.
- Financial Wellness: Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
- Rewards: Access to various discounts via Bluetree Rewards, weekend break giveaways, and long-service gifts to mark your milestones, starting from year 1!
- Career Development: We champion personal development with a wide range of internal and external training opportunities available.
- Fitness: Save on a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme, or join or weekly football team to burn off some steam!
- Daily Comforts: Fuel your day with free fruit, snacks, and beverages in our modern canteen.
- Easy Commute: Free onsite parking at our state-of-the-art facility. We are also ideally located for public transport, just minutes from Mexborough, Swinton, and Wombwell train stations.
About Bluetree Group
We exist to make print buying easy and small businesses look exceptional. Established in 1989, Bluetree Group has grown to be the UK’s largest online printer. Based in Wath Upon Dearne (conveniently located near Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster), our 165,000 sq. ft. facility is the heart of our operation. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll realize that our people are central to everything we do.
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Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience operating at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level
- Strong technical accounting and financial management expertise
- Experience managing cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury activities
- Experience leading finance teams and managing day-to-day finance operations (AP, AR, payroll, month-end)
- Proven track record of delivering finance projects, system implementations and process improvements
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy across reporting, controls and analysis
- Experience supporting international business expansion, including establishing financial processes and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of US tax, regulatory and reporting requirements
What We Do
Bluetree Group is an established and rapidly expanding retailer and manufacturer of Print sat across two Carbon Neutral sites; a 160,000 sq. ft facility and a 45,000 sq.ft facility based in the Yorkshire area. Based in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse, our two-time Virgin Sunday Times Fast Track 100 ranked business has grown rapidly from humble beginnings. Founded in 1989, Bluetree Group operates three brands within Bluetree Print (with brands instantprint, Route 1 Print and Kingsbury Press) Across these divisions sits a huge range of products from flyers and business cards, Roller banners and books. Bluetree Group has a customer base of over 700,000, ranging from the largest FTSE 100 Companies to small & micro businesses. Some notable awards we’ve recently achieved include: • The European Business Award for Manufacturing • The Sheffield Business Award for Company of the Year • 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain for the £20-£30m category • Northern Tech Awards 2021 - Listed in Top 100 Companies • Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2021 – Business Transformation of the Year • 2021 & 2022 FT1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Company • 2022 Printweek Awards - Bespoke Publications Printer of the Year • 2022 Printweek Awards - Highly Commended for Environmental Company of the Year If you’ve got the right attitude and values, then Bluetree Group is for you. We’ll provide all the training, support and opportunities you will need to fulfil your potential, no matter which area you want to work in. Our departments include Production, Sales, Graphic Design, Marketing, Web Development, Compliance and many more! Websites http://www.bluetreegroup.co.uk https://www.instantprint.co.uk/ https://www.route1print.co.uk/ https://kingsburypress.com/
