Head of Finance - Cross-Border UK & France

Michael Page; Wirral; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance for a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing business operating in the UK and France. The successful candidate will build and lead a standalone finance function across both countries, oversee reporting, manage external accounting partners, and ensure compliance with UK GAAP. This role demands a strong understanding of finance, experience in carve-out scenarios, and fluent French due to team interactions. Competitive benefits and flexible salary offered.

Benefits

Flexible salary for the right person

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity to join a fast paced & growing business

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of balance sheets, UK GAAP; French accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in building finance functions or working in carve-out scenarios.
• Fluent French is highly desirable due to local documentation and team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a standalone finance function across UK and France.
• Oversee financial reporting, controlling, and cash/inventory management.
• Support ERP transition from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics and lead IT strategy.

Skills

Strong understanding of balance sheets

Fluent French

Experience in building finance functions

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance for a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing business operating in the UK and France. The successful candidate will build and lead a standalone finance function across both countries, oversee reporting, manage external accounting partners, and ensure compliance with UK GAAP. This role demands a strong understanding of finance, experience in carve-out scenarios, and fluent French due to team interactions. Competitive benefits and flexible salary offered.