Strategic Head of Finance – Manufacturing Site

Butler Rose Ltd; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business based in Ilminster is recruiting a Head of Finance to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and strategy. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with strong finance leadership experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing tax and audit risks, and providing insights for business decisions. This role offers the chance to impact business growth within an evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Strong finance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deliver results and challenge assumptions.
• Excellent business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Act as a key business partner providing insights for decisions.
• Ensure compliance, robust controls, and accurate financial accounting.
• Support business cases and manage tax, audit, and currency risk.

Skills

Finance leadership

Commercial mindset

Business partnering

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

A global manufacturing business based in Ilminster is recruiting a Head of Finance to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and strategy. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with strong finance leadership experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing tax and audit risks, and providing insights for business decisions. This role offers the chance to impact business growth within an evolving environment.