Chief Financial Officer

Harper May Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group in England is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance function. The role entails driving financial strategy, overseeing compliance, and providing commercial insights for long-term planning. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in financial leadership, with a hands-on approach to managing operational finance in a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CFO role or similar senior financial leadership position.
• Strong understanding of financial strategy, governance, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, overseeing reporting and compliance.
• Drive financial strategy and support long-term planning.
• Provide commercial insight on pricing and operational efficiency.

Job description

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing group with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As they enter their next stage of growth, the business is seeking a strategic and commercially focused Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and help shape the long‑term direction of the company.

Role Overview

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving financial strategy, improving performance, and ensuring robust financial controls. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining high‑level strategic input with close oversight of operational finance, reporting, and governance across a multi‑site manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, overseeing reporting, controls, compliance, and team management
• Drive financial strategy and support the CEO and Board with long‑term planning and decision‑making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes across the group
• Provide commercial insight on pricing, cost management, capex, and operational efficiency
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders
• Support in…