Head of Finance - Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de biens de consommation de marque recherche un Head of Finance pour l'un de ses sites de fabrication au Royaume-Uni. Ce rôle clé impliquera la direction de la performance financière, le contrôle des coûts et la prise de décision stratégique. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec la direction du site et les parties prenantes pour apporter des analyses financières de haut niveau qui guideront la stratégie de l'entreprise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en finance dans un environnement multinational.
• Expérience en FMCG, Manufacturing ou Supply Chain.
• Capacités de communication et d'influence à tous les niveaux.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la planification financière et le suivi des performances sur le site.
• Fournir des analyses financières claires et exploitables pour soutenir la prise de décision.
• Conduire l'optimisation des coûts et l'amélioration continue.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Strategic Decision-Making

Operational Excellence

Cost Control

Education

Fully Qualified in Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

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Head of Finance - Manufacturing, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

HW Finance

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.06.2025

Expiry Date:

27.07.2025

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Job Description:

HW Finance are delighted to be working in Retained Partnership with a Branded Consumer Goods Group, to help appoint a new Head of Finance for one of their Manufacturing Sites.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader with a passion for operational excellence and strategic business partnering. This role will be pivotal in driving financial performance, cost control, and strategic decision-making across a key UK manufacturing site.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will be the senior finance lead at one of the major UK sites, partnering closely with the Site Head and Regional Finance Lead. You will provide high-quality financial insight and leadership across planning, cost control, investment appraisal (CAPEX), and inventory management. This role offers a strong mix of business partnering, operational finance, and strategic input.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, cost control and performance tracking across the site.
• Provide clear and actionable financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling aligned with global standards.
• Ensure timely and insightful monthly reporting with full variance analysis.
• Drive site efficiency, OpEx optimisation and continuous cost improvement.
• Lead financial governance of CAPEX projects and ROI analysis.
• Monitor and improve working capital, focusing on inventory optimisation.
• Partner with stakeholders globally and locally to influence and drive financial strategy.

Ideal Experience:

• Fully Qualified with at least 5+ years of experience in finance within a multinational environment, ideally within FMCG, Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and Excel.
• Strong understanding of operational finance, inventory, CAPEX/OPEX management, and business partnering. Confident communicator with the ability to challenge, influence and collaborate at all levels.