Head Of Finance

A well-established SME manufacturer and supplier of consumer goods is now seeking a Head of Finance to join the management team. Annual turnover c£11M with 50 FTEs onsite.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to ensure accounting accuracy as they are sitting at the table helping to plan our client s next phase of growth. This isn t just a "number-crunching" role. The Head of Finance will be a qualified specialist who can bridge the gap between technical accounting and business strategy.

With 2 direct reports, you will be the MD s right-hand person, taking ownership of the company s financial health today while helping architect their growth for tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Act as a commercial partner to the MD, providing insights that drive profitability and long-term business planning.
• Financial Oversight: Take full ownership of the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Modernise the reporting to provide "real-time" clarity on performance.
• Process Modernisation: Review legacy processes and implement modern, automated solutions where necessary to improve scalability.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the entire annual budgeting process and develop robust cashflow forecasting models to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Commercial Partnering: Provide detailed project costings and financial modelling for new initiatives, investments, and operational projects.
• International & Operations: Manage FX transfers and currency risk exposure for international transactions.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor two Finance Assistants, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.
• External Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for the external accounting firm, bank, and auditors.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who isn t afraid to roll up their sleeves to establish new processes.

• Qualified: You should be a professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience: You have a background in financial analysis, budgeting, and cashflow planning ideally within a manufacturing or SME environment.
• Communicator: You can translate complex financial data into clear, practical insights for non-finance stakeholders and influence at a senior level.
• Technical Proficient: You possess high-level Excel and financial modelling skills and are comfortable implementing or optimising ERP systems.
• Commercial Flair: You understand working capital management and the nuances of FX in a global supply chain.