Head of Finance

hireful; Hebden Bridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio broadcast manufacturer is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. The role involves overseeing a small team, delivering strategic insights for business decisions, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have extensive finance experience, leadership skills, and a background in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance experience including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial compliance.
• Experience working with export businesses, particularly with markets in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Leading the finance and IT functions with clear vision and direction.
• Delivering accurate and timely financial reports and forecasts.
• Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

Are you a strategic and commercially astute finance professional ready to take the lead? Do you want to shape the financial future of a world-leading audio broadcast manufacturer with a reputation for innovation and excellence? If so, they want to hear from you.

A bit about them:
The client is a globally respected designer and supplier of cutting-edge audio broadcast mixing equipment, trusted by the world’s most successful broadcasters.

For over 60 years, their innovative team has driven forward television sound. You’ll find them behind the scenes of the world’s biggest live broadcasts—from sports and news to entertainment and beyond.

With a reputation for build quality, reliability, and technical excellence, they continue to set industry benchmarks for audio performance.

Interested? If you like the sound of this opportunity - read on!

What you’ll be doing:
As Head of Finance you will be required to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee all aspects of financial management, reporting, compliance, and planning. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business and supporting continued global growth.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the finance and IT functions with clear vision and direction, managing a small but capable team.
• Delivering accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and strategic insight to inform business decisions.
• Overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and long-term forecasting.
• Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements (including payroll, pension, and audit).
• Acting as a business partner to senior stakeholders, supporting cross-functional decision-making.

This is your ideal role if you have:
Experience as a seasoned finance leader with a strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead and influence at the executive level, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial compliance.
• A demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and contributing to business-wide decision-making.
• Proven experience in leading and developing finance teams, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, with a good understanding of cost structures and production finance.
• Experience working with export businesses, particularly with markets in the USA.
• Advanced IT and ERP system skills, with the ability to leverage data for insight and efficiency improvements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

If you're looking for an exciting challenge and have the confidence and skills to help their customers, they want to hear from you!

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