Head of Finance

Swallow Ventures Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Head of Finance for a 12-month FTC in Aylesbury. This hands-on role involves managing financial functions and leading a team within a dynamic environment, focusing on international finance and operational support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of international finance and overseas operations.
• Confident leading teams and working across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercially astute

Excellent communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance (12-month FTC)

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: Circa £100,000

On-site: 5 days per week

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.

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