Finance Director

Husqvarna Group; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Life Assurance

Pension & retirement plans

Learning & development

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Husqvarna Group in the UK seeks a senior finance leader to direct the UK finance teams supporting our commercial divisions and Newton Aycliffe factory, owning monthly reporting to Group headquarters in Sweden and overseeing year-end accounts and audits.

You will partner with Sales and Leadership, manage UK tax, treasury, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance, drive improvements across systems and controls, and develop a high-performance finance culture.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong technical expertise and substantial leadership experience.
• Experience partnering with Sales and senior leadership to translate financial information into insight.
• Experience in manufacturing or a large commercial organisation similar in scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK finance teams supporting our commercial divisions and Newton Aycliffe factory.
• Take full responsibility for UK financial accounting, treasury and taxation, and monthly reporting to Group HQ in Sweden.
• Oversee year-end accounts and the external audit process through to statutory accounts completion.
• Act as a trusted commercial finance partner to UK Leadership, providing financial direction and challenge.
• Manage relationships with external advisers including UK tax and audit providers.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Commercial partnering

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

Shape the Future with Us

At Husqvarna Group, we believe true innovation begins with bold ideas, thoughtful actions, and unwavering dedication. With more than 300 years of pioneering spirit, we continue to push boundaries, not for the sake of change, but to create meaningful impact for our customers, our people, and the world around us. At the heart of our Power for Growth strategy is a clear commitment to scaling innovation, creating customer value, and empowering our people to succeed.

Last date to apply

09 September 2026

Shape the Future with Us

At Husqvarna Group, we believe true innovation begins with bold ideas, thoughtful actions, and unwavering dedication. With more than 300 years of pioneering spirit, we continue to push boundaries, not for the sake of change, but to create meaningful impact for our customers, our people, and the world around us. At the heart of our Power for Growth strategy is a clear commitment to scaling innovation, creating customer value, and empowering our people to succeed. Husqvarna Group is proud to be recognized as one of Europe’s Best Employers 2026 by the Financial Times and Statista, ranking 36th out of 1,000 companies and as the second highest ranked Swedish company. Being BOLD means stepping beyond our comfort zones, embracing new opportunities, and acting decisively. We do this with CARE, always considering the impact of our actions and holding ourselves to the highest standards. We are DEDICATED, and this dedication fuels our progress: we work hard, stay passionate, and support one another to achieve shared success. This is how we Win Through Culture, by living our values every day.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer, committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

You role at Husqvarna

• Lead and develop the UK finance teams supporting our commercial divisions and Newton Aycliffe factory.
• Take full responsibility for UK financial accounting, treasury and taxation.
• Own the accurate and timely delivery of monthly financial reporting to Group headquarters in Sweden.
• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and manage the external audit process through to completion of the statutory accounts.
• Act as a trusted commercial finance partner to the UK Leadership Team, working particularly closely with Sales to provide insight, constructive challenge and financial direction.
• Manage relationships with external advisers, including the Group’s UK tax and audit providers.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and controls.
• Oversee the Group’s UK tax structure across principal, distribution and manufacturing arrangements, including domestic and international transfer-pricing implications.
• Manage legal-entity equity and financing requirements, treasury matters and dividend-distribution policy.
• Ensure effective financial oversight of import and export requirements, including customs arrangements arising from Brexit.
• Build a positive and accountable finance culture through visible leadership, coaching, succession planning and capability development.
• The position also carries several important specialist responsibilities. You will:
• Maintain the Financial Conduct Authority SMF29 approval required for UK leasing activities through Husqvarna Commercial Solutions (HCS).
• Lead the project to launch HCS in the UK.
• Serve as a Company Appointed Trustee of the HULPS Defined Benefits Pension Scheme.

Additional Skills/Qualifications Required

You will be an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant with strong technical expertise and substantial leadership level experience. Training in practice would be advantageous.

Commercial finance experience is essential. You will have a strong record of partnering with Sales and senior leadership teams, translating financial information into practical insight and providing confident, well-judged challenge.

You will also bring:

• Experience within a manufacturing or commercial organisation of comparable scale.
• Strong people leadership skills, with evidence of developing teams, building capability and creating a positive, accountable culture.
• The presence, autonomy and judgement needed to operate effectively in a senior and wide ranging role.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong financial, analytical, commercial and systems capability.
• A collaborative style, combined with the confidence to form and communicate a clear point of view.
• The ability to improve processes and ways of working through thoughtful, sustainable change.

Experience of organisational change, pension trusteeship, UK tax and treasury, transfer pricing, customs, statutory reporting or regulated financial activities would be beneficial.

Knowledge of JD Edwards would be an advantage, although experience with another major enterprise system, such as SAP, is equally relevant.

What We Offer

At Husqvarna Group, we’re committed to supporting our people with a benefits package that reflects our values and dedication to excellence. When you join us, you’ll gain access to a wide range of rewards designed to help you thrive, both at work and beyond.

• Competitive Salary We offer a competitive salary reflective of your experience and contribution, reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with the market and internal equity.
• Performance Based Incentives Recognising and celebrating your achievements.
• Life Assurance Coverage of up to 6x your annual salary
• My Husqvarna Benefits Platform Your one-stop hub for exclusive employee perks, wellbeing resources, and discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme Save on bikes and accessories while promoting a healthy, eco friendly commute.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Supporting you through life’s important moments
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Support Including medical, dental, and mental health services.
• Recognised for Excellence Proud recipients of the Better Health at Work Award – Maintaining Excellence and Investors in People – Silver Certification.
• Generous Holiday & Leave Policies 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension & Retirement Plans Company pension with matching contributions of up to 8%, helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Learning & Development Opportunities Access to training, mentorship, and career growth programs.
• Flexible Working Arrangements Because we CARE about our people, we support flexible working and family friendly policies that recognise different life stages.
• Global Career Pathways - Opportunities to grow within a truly international organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.