Head of Finance

Michael Page (UK); Twickenham; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Twickenham is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee all financial operations. This role includes managing budgeting and reporting, leading the finance department, and transforming processes through automation. The candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with experience in international organizations and possess strong financial control skills. A competitive salary ranging from £95,000 to £115,000 is offered, along with bonuses and benefits such as medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

15% Bonus

BUPA Medical

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in international organizations with various jurisdictions.
• Ability to lead the day-to-day running of the finance department.
• Demonstrable experience in automating processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Run the day-to-day finance department as number 2 to the Finance Director.
• Lead all statutory accounting, Tax, and compliance.
• Transform systems and processes through automation.

Skills

Financial control

Commercial finance

Process automation

Stakeholder management

USGAAP knowledge

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance are delighted to be partnering a leading manufacturing business near Twickenham, West London.

The business operates as a leading provider in the design, manufacturing and construction sector utilising the latest technology to deliver market leading quality.

The business is in a period of growth as they move in to new regions and evolve their offering in current markets with an increase in revenue in 2025 by 30%.

The business have recently invested in facilities to strengthen regional supply chains and cost management and will continue to grow in the coming years.

Culturally, the business emphasises innovation, sustainability and customer partnerships. It invests heavily in utilising the latest technology to enhance customer experience with innovative design.

They are looking for a Head of Finance to be the number 2 to the Finance Director.

Job Description

The Head of Finance will be responsible for:

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Run the day to day finance department as number 2 to the Finance Director
• Lead all statutory accounting, Tax and compliance
• Oversee the all transactional finance
• Transform systems and processes through automation
• Lead the period end close
• Lead the year end audit

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will ideally be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Demonstrable experience within an international organisation with various jurisdictions
• Strong financial control and commercial finance experience
• Able to lead the day to day running of the finance department
• Able to create and foster a a great culture
• Demonstrable experience in automating processes
• Able to thrive within a growing business and change environment
• Strong business partner who can influence, challenge and bring stakeholders on a journey
• USGAAP knowledge

What's on Offer

The Head of Finance role comes with a competitive base salary commensurate with experience - £95,000-£115,000

• 15% Bonus based on company and individual performance
• BUPA Medical
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension

This a predominantly office based role in their modern offices near Twickenham and offers excellent commuter links.