Head of Finance

Staging It; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Tewkesbury is seeking an interim head of finance to lead a range of financial activities, including budget cycles and internal control mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background and be skilled in managing cross-functional teams to enhance accountability and collaboration. The role is for a 12-month contract with an attractive salary package.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in finance leadership roles.
• Experience with audit-ready financial reporting.
• History of leading teams in a manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit-ready statutory accounts and timely VAT & HMRC returns.
• Instil robust internal controls and governance culture.
• Orchestrate annual budget cycles and align stakeholders.

Skills

Strong financial leadership

Internal controls

Forecasting

Collaboration

Data quality management

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Robert Half have partnered with a manufacturing business based in Tewkesbury to support them with the recruitment of an interim head of finance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to take on a blended finance lead position with a well-established brand!

• Duration: 12 month contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
• Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
  
  

You will report into the finance director and be responsible for:

• Delivers audit-ready statutory accounts, VAT & HMRC returns on time, everytime.
• Instils robust internal controls and governance culture.
• Protects cash with accurate short-term forecasts, disciplined credit-control oversight and proactive banking relationships.
• Produces concise, decision-ready management packs linking production
• volumes, sales and margins.
• Orchestrates annual budget cycles and rolling forecasts, challenging assumptions and aligning stakeholders.
• Leads data-quality initiatives; comfortable spearheading ERP upgrades or BI tooling roll-outs.
• Coaches and motivates cross-functional teams; fosters a collaborative, high accountability culture.
  
  

For more information or to apply, please respond to this advert immediately with your CV or call Ben Williams on 01179 935400.

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