Head of Finance

Scunthorpe Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Finance will lead the financial strategy and operations of a growing industrial/manufacturing business in Scunthorpe. This role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in accounting and finance to drive the company's financial success.
  • Number 1 in Finance opportunity, working directly for the business owners
  • Broad ranging and strategic role encompassing all areas of Finance

About Our Client

Our client are a profitable and growing SME.

Job Description

  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure alignment with company objectives.
  • Lead and manage the accounting and finance department, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
  • Develop and implement financial strategies to improve cost efficiency and profitability.
  • Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior management for decision-making purposes.
  • Manage cash flow, investments, and risk to ensure financial stability and growth.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with operational strategies.
  • Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying trends and recommending actions for improvement.
  • Ensure robust internal controls and implement best practices in financial management.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
  • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within an SME or owner-managed environment
  • Strong experience in cashflow forecasting and working capital management
  • Demonstrable experience improving processes, controls, and reporting
  • Commercially astute with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders
  • Hands-on, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range, depending on candidate experience
  • Opportunity to lead the finance function in a reputable industrial/manufacturing company.
  • Hybrid working
  • Potential for career growth and development within the organisation.



Contact
Olivia Craven
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7019345
Phone number
+44 113 243 7705

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Scunthorpe
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Craven
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7705
Job reference
JN-052026-7019345