Head of Finance

Pure Resourcing Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Suffolk is seeking a Head of Finance to join their leadership team. This pivotal role involves shaping strategic decision-making and driving financial performance while leading a high-performing finance function. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and a strong track record in finance business partnering, with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading team development, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong decision-making skills with collaborative stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to strategic direction.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Deliver robust forecasting and budgeting insights.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Influencing

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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Location: Mid Suffolk

We’re seeking a commercially savvy Head of Finance with a strong track record of finance business partnering to join the leadership team of this heritage award-winning, privately owned business. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic and operational decision-making, promoting a continuous improvement mindset whilst leading and developing a high-performing finance function. Delivering clear insight, analysis and business intelligence to drive results, you’ll be instrumental in supporting company growth through informed financial leadership.

This forward-thinking, purpose-driven business fosters a genuine team ethos, valuing its people and championing integrity, transparency, care, and quality in all it does. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to overall strategic direction.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Deliver robust forecasting, budgeting, costing and pricing insights.
• Provide clear, actionable business intelligence and financial analysis.
• Drive process improvement and financial discipline across departments.
• Manage financial activities, audits, and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate on business development and strategic planning.

You’ll Bring:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in leading and nurturing team development, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making skills, with collaborative and effective stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, mentoring and influencing skills.

A passion for partnership, performance, and continuous improvement is key. If you're ready to influence change and add value beyond the numbers, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting

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