Head of Finance

Michael Page; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing group in the UK seeks a Head of Finance to drive financial strategy, oversee compliance, and lead a high-performing finance team. This hands-on role is ideal for commercial leaders aiming for process improvement. The offered salary ranges from £80,000 to £85,000 with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, commercially minded finance leader.
• Strong desire for process improvement and team development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group's financial strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Partner with plant managers for cost efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Operational Finance

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Leadership & Team Management

Job description

Hands-on Head of Finance required to join an international multi-site manufacturing business as they embark on an exciting phase of their growth journey, working with a pragmatic and development-driven Group FD.

Client Details

£150m t/o multi-site manufacturing group based in North-East Derbyshire.

Description

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Develop and execute the group's financial strategy aligned with overall business goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Group FD and executive team on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment opportunities.
• Drive capital structure optimisation and risk management strategies.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across all business units.
• Provide insightful analysis of key business metrics to drive decision-making and performance improvement.
• Support product costing, pricing strategies, and margin analysis.

Operational Finance

• Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to ensure cost efficiency, productivity improvements, and ROI on capital projects.
• Establish and monitor key manufacturing financial KPIs, including OEE, cost per unit, scrap, and inventory turnover.
• Optimise working capital, including inventory and receivables management.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across the group.
• Promote a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Profile

Hands-on, commercially minded finance leader with an appetite for process improvement and team development.

Job Offer

£80-85k with progression opportunities.