Chief Financial Officer

Smartech Interactive Pvt Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth engineering and manufacturing business in Bedford is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance functions and partner with the CEO. The ideal candidate will have substantial accounting qualifications and experience in fast-paced environments, driving financial clarity and supporting strategic initiatives. This position offers a compelling salary package and the chance to influence a growing organization's future.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO.
• Deliver robust forecasting and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage audit relationships.
• Support investment appraisal and contract negotiations.

Skills

Commercial insight

Financial control

Strategic clarity

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Bedfordshire

A compelling salary and benefits package is available for the right individual. We are looking for someone exceptional and the reward reflects that.

A high-growth UK-based engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a commercially astute and operationally hands-on Chief Financial Officer to help drive the next phase of growth and transformation.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic, purpose-led organisation with a global footprint and a blue-chip customer base. This is not a role for spectators – we’re looking for a CFO who combines strategic clarity with a willingness to get into the detail and ensure the finance engine runs seamlessly.

About The Role

• Lead and develop the finance function, embedding rigour, commercial insight and financial control
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, shaping direction on margin, growth and cashflow
• Deliver robust forecasting, budgeting and reporting frameworks to drive confident decision-making
• Bring clarity to long-term project accounting, revenue recognition and product costing
• Support commercial and operational teams with pricing, investment appraisal and contract negotiations
• Own tax compliance (UK/US), audit relationships, treasury and FX strategy
• Contribute to broader strategic initiatives, including potential acquisitions and systems improvements

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment. You thrive in fast-paced, growing businesses and have a proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. A confident communicator and natural problem-solver, you’re at your best when helping teams make better decisions and move at pace.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a finance function and be part of a close-knit senior leadership team with real momentum. If you’re ready to bring discipline, challenge and energy to a high-potential business, we’d love to hear from you.

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