Chief Financial Officer

FD Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth engineering firm in Bedfordshire is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and act as a strategic partner to the CEO. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in an engineering environment, ready to operate at strategic and operational levels. This role offers a compelling salary and benefits package, contributing to a dynamic organization focused on growth and transformation.

Benefits

Compelling salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Thrives in fast-paced, growing businesses.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO.
• Deliver robust forecasting and reporting frameworks.
• Support commercial and operational teams.
• Own tax compliance and audit relationships.

Skills

Strategic clarity

Commercial insight

Financial control

Problem-solving

Confident communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

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.