Head of Finance

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A top talent recruitment firm is seeking a Part Time Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership while mentoring a talented Management Accountant. This role is a unique opportunity to support a rising star in the finance department and contribute to a respected company in the manufacturing sector. The position involves a competitive salary, an initial 12-month contract with potential extensions, and offers benefits such as an attractive pension contribution and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (FTE)

Attractive company pension contribution

Private Health Care - Individual

Pro rata car allowance

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of product costing, overheads, and stock management.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the MD and leadership team.
• Mentor and coach the Management Accountant.

Skills

Financial leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data-driven decision making

Team management

Education

Professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

• Strategic role in succession planning while mentoring a talented future leader.
• Fantastic organisation with a positive culture.

About Our Client

Our exclusive client is a fantastic business who have a long established reputation of excellence in manufacturing quality. With a turnover of just under £50m, our client is highly respected, and operate from an attractive, modern site in the Medway towns. The company is known for its innovation, quality, and strong market position within the sector.

Job Description

The successful candidate for this Part Time Head of Finance / Finance Director position will have a broad remit, supporting the Managing Director as part of the SLT as well as mentoring the next generation of finance leadership for the company. This role will initially start as a 4 day per week opportunity, tapering down as the Management Accountant is developed and you can empower them.

• Provide strategic financial leadership
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the MD and leadership team.
• Mentor and coach the Management Accountant, building confidence and capability for future progression.
• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations and oversee support management of the team, including annual reviews, training needs, and setting objectives.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and variance commentaries for discussion with the MD and SLT.
• Ensure compliance with group financial policies and maintain consistency across reporting.
• Manage factoring accounts and stock of raw materials and finished goods, making necessary provisions and adjustments.
• Track financial and production KPIs, analyse deviations, and make suggestions for improvement.
• Oversee year‑end audit, statutory accounts review, and corporation tax review.
• Suggest appropriate improvement projects

The Successful Applicant

The successful Part Time Finance Director should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in financial leadership within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of product costing, overheads, and stock management.
• Excellent skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ability to provide strategic insights and make data‑driven decisions.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Must have the ability and willingness to mentor and develop the team.

This role is being marketed on the basis of an initial 4 day per week, with this then reducing as you develop the Management Accountant. The role will be offered on an initial 12 month fixed term contract basis, with a review at this stage and possible extension of a further 6 months.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £90,000 on a Full time equivalent basis.
• Initial 12 month contract which may be extended, or days reduced, depending on the progress made with mentoring the Management Accountant to assume the duties.
• 25 days annual leave (FTE)
• Attractive company pension contribution
• Private Health Care - Individual
• Pro rata car allowance
• Bonus potential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance leader who is looking to mentor and develop the skills of a rising star within the finance team, whilst also staying involved. It may well suit somebody who is looking toward retirement, but they are not quite ready for full retirement just yet, and this will allow them to add value for a great business, supporting the future of the company, and remaining fully engaged in a key role.