Head of Finance

Iff Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth SME manufacturing business as the Head of Finance, where finance leads strategy and innovation. This role offers a pathway to Finance Director, working closely with a passionate CFO. You'll have the opportunity to implement significant projects like overhauling financial systems and integrating cutting-edge technology. The company values autonomy and encourages fresh ideas, ensuring a supportive culture where people thrive. If you're ready to step into a leadership role and make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with strong technical skills.
• Ready to lead and innovate in finance, particularly with AI and automation.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives and oversee financial operations.
• Collaborate with the CFO on projects that impact the business.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Technical accounting

Innovation in finance

Leadership

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft CoPilot

Job description

Head of Finance

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (On-site)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + bonus + benefits

Your pathway to Finance Director starts here.

Imagine working in a business where finance isn't just a back-office function but the engine room. A place where the CFO is highly respected, and departments like production, sales, and operations seek finance for advice, support, and ideas. A business where finance leads strategy, not just reports it.

This high-growth SME manufacturing business has quadrupled to a £30m turnover. This newly created role offers full exposure and experience to become a Finance Director in practice. You will work closely with a CFO passionate about mentorship, developing future leaders, and leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven insights to push finance boundaries.

Why this, why now?

• The CFO's success is your blueprint. Having demonstrated finance as a true business partner across ESG, procurement, IT, Health & Safety, and more, the CFO is committed to investing in your career development.
• Big projects, real impact. Overhauling Sage 200, integrating Microsoft CoPilot, exploring new markets, and joint ventures—your fingerprints will be on strategic initiatives.
• A culture where people stay. Low staff turnover, long tenures, and a sense of loyalty and pride define the workplace. Here, people thrive, not just survive.
• Room for your ideas. The company values innovation and encourages new ideas. If you have drive and imagination, you'll be heard.

Who we’re looking for:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant.
• Commercially astute, technically strong, and ready to lead.
• Enthusiastic about innovation, especially AI and automation in finance.
• Ambitious, ideas-led, seeking autonomy and growth opportunities.

About IFF Talent

We are an ethical, purpose-driven recruitment agency focused on modernising recruitment and creating positive workplace and societal change. We offer career coaching, mentoring, data insights, and value-added services, even post-placement.

We also provide mental health first aid training and well-being workshops, funded through our recruitment fees at no extra cost. Additionally, we reinvest 3% of profits into a Community Interest Company supporting social causes.

This is your chance to join a growing business and carve out an ambitious future. If you're ready to move beyond numbers and step into leadership, contact us to learn more.