Head of Finance

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Northamptonshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£90,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent) 10+ years’ senior finance leadership experience Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments Proven multi‑entity and multi‑currency finance expertise Hands‑on approach with strong commercial and analytical skills Advanced Excel and ERP system experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Finance

Location: Northamptonshire (On-site)

Salary: Up to £90,000

Employment Type: Permanent (Potential for interim)

Overview

We are working with a well‑established, international manufacturing business based in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], seeking an experienced [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to lead its European finance function. This is a senior, highly visible leadership role with full ownership of financial strategy, reporting, and performance across multiple entities and currencies.

This opportunity is suited to a commercially driven finance leader with deep manufacturing experience and a proven track record operating at board level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial strategy across multiple European entities
  • Deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
  • Drive cost control, margin improvement, and operational efficiency
  • Provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership and the board
  • Oversee multi‑currency P&L and balance sheet responsibility
  • Support investment decisions, CapEx, and M&A activity
  • Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management

Candidate Profile

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent)
  • 10+ years’ senior finance leadership experience
  • Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Proven multi‑entity and multi‑currency finance expertise
  • Hands‑on approach with strong commercial and analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel and ERP system experience

What’s On Offer

  • Salary package up to £90,000
  • Permanent senior leadership role
  • Opportunity to influence strategy and drive business performance
  • Stable, well‑invested manufacturing environment

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