Head of Finance

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment; Beverley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing firm near Beverley is seeking a part-time Head of Finance to shape financial strategy and drive success. This role offers a flexible 30-hour working pattern and competitive salary (£55,000 - £65,000 pro rata), along with benefits like private healthcare and pension contributions. Ideal for a finance professional with an accounting qualification and industry experience, looking for a role that supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working pattern

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on, commercially minded finance professional.
• Comfortable working autonomously in an SME environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape financial strategy and drive commercial success.
• Ownership of management accounts and present insights to Leadership.
• Manage cash flow, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide costing and pricing analysis.
• Partner with operational teams for financial alignment.
• Oversee financial controls and compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of two transactional staff.

Skills

Accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Manufacturing industry experience

Experience as lead finance contact

Team management experience

Exposure to ERP system upgrade

Job description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a successful, family‑owned manufacturing business based near Beverley, East Yorkshire, as they look to appoint a Head of Finance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established, growing SME at an exciting stage of its journey. With new product lines launching and ambitious growth plans in place, this is an ideal time to make a significant impact as the business embarks on its next chapter.

The Head of Finance role is part‑time (around 30 hours per week) and the business is happy to be flexible around your working pattern - ideal if you're looking for a senior position that still offers work‑life balance. The role is office‑based, but start and finish times can be tailored to suit you.

What will you be doing

As the number one in finance, you'll play a key part in shaping the financial strategy and driving commercial success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the management accounts and presenting key insights to the Senior Leadership Team
• Managing cash flow, budgets and forecasts
• Providing costing and pricing analysis to support decision‑making
• Partnering with operational teams to ensure financial performance aligns with business goals
• Overseeing financial controls and compliance
• Leading and developing a small, dedicated team of two transactional staff

What skills are we looking for

We're seeking a hands‑on, commercially minded finance professional who's comfortable working autonomously in an SME environment. You'll ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Proven experience operating as the lead finance contact in a business
• Previous team management experience
• Exposure to an ERP system upgrade (advantageous but not essential)

What's on offer

• A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 (pro rata)
• Flexible working pattern - around 30 hours per week
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Free on‑site parking

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, shape financial strategy, and be part of a friendly, forward‑thinking business, we'd love to hear from you.

For some more information or to apply, please get in touch with Inci today.