Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing - Billerica, MA

Page Executive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized manufacturing business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategies and oversight. Key responsibilities include financial planning, managing a finance team, and providing strategic insights for growth. Ideal candidates should have experience in a PE-backed environment. This role is in-office, five days a week, with a base salary of $175,000 and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Benefits

Performance related bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or VP of Finance within a manufacturing or industrial business, ideally PE-backed.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions.
• Deliver timely financial and management reports to the executive team.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support business growth.

Education

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

US GAAP

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for a CFO role at a medium-sized manufacturing business. In-office role.

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic, medium-sized, private equity-backed manufacturing business headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts. With annual revenues of approximately $60 million and a dedicated workforce of 150 employees, the company operates with a clear vision for scalable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. As part of their strategic expansion, they are seeking a commercially minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive team and drive financial strategy in alignment with long-term goals.

Job Description

As Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal leadership role, working closely with the CEO and private equity sponsors to guide the financial direction of the business. You will oversee a small finance team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while contributing to commercial and operational decision-making.

Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial and management reports to the executive team and PE stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support business growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to ensure financial stability.
• Oversee tax, audit, risk, and compliance functions, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
• Drive systems and process improvements to enhance scalability and reporting accuracy.
• Support M&A activity, due diligence, and integration efforts as directed by ownership.
• Lead and develop a lean, high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and excellence.

This is in-office presence, five days per week. Those seeking hybrid or remote roles need not apply.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical excellence, leadership, and commercial acumen:

• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• Proven experience as a CFO or VP of Finance within a manufacturing or industrial business, ideally PE-backed.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience operating in a growth-oriented, mid-market business environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage both internal stakeholders and external investors.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity with a lean team.

What\'s on Offer

• Base Salary: $175,000
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• High-impact leadership role within a growth-focused, PE-backed business
• Billerica based employer