Head of Finance

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a part-time Head of Finance. This role offers flexibility with around 30 hours per week and key responsibilities including managing accounts, budgets, and a small team. The ideal candidate will have an accounting qualification and experience in manufacturing. A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 pro rata is offered along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working pattern

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification required.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the management accounts.
• Managing cash flow, budgets, and forecasts.
• Providing costing and pricing analysis.
• Partnering with operational teams for financial performance.
• Overseeing financial controls and compliance.
• Leading a small team of two.

Skills

Accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Manufacturing industry experience

Lead finance contact experience

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:

• 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:

• 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.

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