Head of Finance

Addington Ball; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Aylesbury is in search of a commercially minded Head of Finance for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This leadership role involves managing financial operations across international subsidiaries, leading a finance team, and ensuring robust financial control. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with manufacturing experience and excellent communication skills, capable of navigating both detailed and high-level financial issues.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of international finance and overseas operations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Management of statutory reporting and taxation across all jurisdictions.
• Overseeing the external audit process.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

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Our client, a highly respected and well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Head of Finance to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at their site in Aylesbury.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for all group entities, including international subsidiaries and branch offices across Europe, the USA, and Australia. You will lead a team of five within the UK finance function and work closely with overseas offices to ensure robust financial control and insightful reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Management of statutory reporting and taxation across all jurisdictions
• Overseeing the external audit process
• Responsibility for international payrolls
• Annual budgeting and forecasting
• Treasury and cashflow management
• Ensuring robust financial controls and processes
• Supporting commercial and operational decision-making across the business

About you:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of international finance and overseas operations
• Confident leading teams and working across multiple entities
• Commercially astute with excellent communication skills

This is a high-impact, visible role in a fast-paced and technically complex business. It's ideally suited to someone with a strong background in manufacturing finance who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture.