Head of Finance

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Finance leader for a multi-site manufacturing group in Alfreton. The role involves developing and executing financial strategy, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, ensuring operational finance efficiency, and leading a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with strong commercial acumen and a focus on team development. Salary is competitive at £80-85k with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, commercially minded Finance leader.
• Experience in strategic financial leadership.
• Strong focus on process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group's financial strategy.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across business units.
• Partner with operations leaders to ensure cost efficiency.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Budgeting and forecasting

Team leadership

Operational finance management

Compliance and reporting

Job description

About Our Client

£150m t/o Multi site Manufacturing group based in North-East Derbyshire

Job Description

• Year end, team management, strategic planning
• Management accounts, controls, partnering
• 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.

The Successful Applicant

Hands on, commercially minded Finance leader with an appetite for process improvement and Team development

What's on Offer

£80-85k with progression opportunity