Head of Finance

North West England Permanent £80,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
This is a high-profile number one finance role supporting a major manufacturing operation, partnering senior business leaders to drive performance, investment decisions, cost optimisation and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead a small team while acting as a strategic finance partner across operations, supply chain and leadership teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Shape strategy and drive performance at a large manufacturing sites.
  • Step into a visible leadership role with growth & progression potential

About Our Client

Our client is a multinational organisation operating at significant scale across manufacturing, supply chain and consumer markets. They are seeking a commercially minded finance leader to support a strategically important operation and play a key role in driving performance, transformation and long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Act as the key finance partner to the manufacturing leadership team, providing insight and challenge to support business performance.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for a large-scale manufacturing operation.
  • Drive productivity, cost optimisation and value creation initiatives across the site and wider supply chain.
  • Support major investment decisions, including capital expenditure planning and business cases.
  • Play a leading role in operational transformation and continuous improvement programmes.
  • Deliver clear financial insights to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and risk management processes are maintained.
  • Lead, coach and develop a small finance team while collaborating with shared service and cross-functional teams.
  • Build strong relationships across operations, supply chain, commercial and leadership teams to drive business outcomes.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions and challenge stakeholders constructively.
  • Proven business partnering experience, ideally within a complex, fast-paced corporate environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior leadership.
  • Solid finance fundamentals, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, controls and performance management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to turn data into meaningful business insights.
  • Experience leading projects, driving change or supporting transformation initiatives.
  • Leadership potential, ambition and a desire to continue progressing within a large international organisation.
  • The ability to operate independently, take ownership and build credibility across multiple functions and teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of up to £90,000 plus car allowance and annual bonus.
  • Hybrid working model with 4 days per week in the North West office.
  • Opportunity to join a highly visible leadership role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and future career progression.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including a range of employee wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits.
  • Flexible approach to working hours, with a strong focus on outcomes and performance.
  • Access to long-term development and progression opportunities within a large international business.
Contact
Sophie Herring
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7052005
Phone number
+44 151 255 3759

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
North West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Herring
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3759
Job reference
JN-062026-7052005