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Head Of Finance
Job summary
A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Finance to join their senior leadership team in the Somerset area. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in engineering or manufacturing. Responsibilities include strategic guidance, financial control, and team leadership to support growth plans. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and bonus package.
Benefits
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- Background in accountancy practice and several years in industry.
- Strong track record of business partnering with operational and non-finance teams.
- Practical experience with improving financial processes.
Responsibilities
- Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles.
- Provide strategic insight for investment and pricing decisions.
- Drive improvements in financial controls and management reporting.
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JOB - Head of Finance
Location: Somerset
Term: Permanent
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 + bonus/benefits
We are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior leadership team near the Somerset area. This role will suit someone who started out in a professional practice environment and has since built commercial experience within engineering, manufacturing, or other complex industries. The successful candidate will provide both strategic guidance and hands-on leadership, ensuring robust financial control and supporting growth plans.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Background in accountancy practice, combined with several years in industry
- Strong track record of business partnering with operational and non-finance teams
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/UK GAAP)
- Good grasp of UK tax (corporate, VAT, indirect)
- Practical experience with ERP/finance systems and improving processes
- Leadership qualities with a focus on mentoring and developing a finance team
- Own the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning cycles for the site
- Provide strategic insight to support senior leadership on investment, pricing and supplier decisions
- Drive improvements in financial controls, compliance, and management reporting
- Oversee statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors for smooth audit completion
- Manage standard costing and analyse variances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Support tax compliance and submissions in line with group requirements
- Identify and mitigate financial risks, including foreign exchange exposures
- Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring alignment with business objectives
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV, along with your availability and salary expectations
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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