11 Sep 2025 BBBH60049 Head of Finance (13 Months FTC) £90000.00 - £115000.00 per annum + parkin ...

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Head of Finance for a 13-month fixed term contract based in Newry. This role involves serving as Senior Finance Business Partner, providing strategic advice, and leading change management efforts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong people management experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £90-115k plus extensive benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

£90-115k salary

On-site parking

Hybrid/flexible working options

Opportunity to work for a reputable business

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience managing teams in a finance capacity.
• Effective communication skills necessary for interaction with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Finance Business Partner to the Operations team.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Managing Director of Operations.
• Own the financial planning process for operations.
• Lead change management efforts.
• Oversee cost efficiency across manufacturing and supply chain.

Skills

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Strong people management experience

Strong communication skills

Relevant industry experience

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance - Newry (13-Month FTC)

MCS Group are looking for a Head of Finance to join a global manufacturing company based in the Newry area on a 13-month fixed term contract.

The Company

Our client is a global manufacturing company based in the Newry area and has multiple offices across Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. They are part of a larger group of companies and are a global leader within their market space. Now is a great time to join their Newry finance function as they look to add a Head of Finance on a 13-month fixed term contract.

Rewards

As the successful Head of Finance you will receive the following:

• £90-115k + extensive benefits;
• On-site parking;
• Hybrid/flexible working options (3 days office);
• Opportunity to work for a highly reputable and growing business.

The Role

As the successful Head of Finance you will report directly to the Finance Director:

• Senior Finance Business Partner to Operations team;
• Provide strategic & operational advice to Managing Director of Operations;
• Ownership for financial planning process for operations;
• Lead on change management;
• Oversight for cost efficiency across manufacturing & supply chain;
• Other duties as outlined in the full job description.

The Person

The successful Head of Finance will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent;
• Strong people management experience;
• Relevant industry experience;
• Strong communication skills.

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Adam Macklin, Head of Accountancy & Financial Services at MCS Group, .

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