Head of Finance

Addington Ball; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Finance for a 12-month FTC based in Aylesbury. This key leadership role, involving management of international finances, requires a fully qualified accountant with proven manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills. The individual will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, statutory obligations, and driving commercial decision-making while leading a finance team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Overseeing the external audit process.
• Ensuring robust financial controls and processes.

Skills

Management of statutory reporting

Financial control

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

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.