Nenebrook Recruitment Group (NRG) are proud to be partnering with a rapidly scaling, specialist manufacturing business that has recently secured significant external investment to accelerate its next phase of growth.

With a strong order book, expanding customer base and a clear strategic roadmap, the business is now seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, innovation-led manufacturer at a genuinely exciting inflection point.

Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the newly formed Board and investors, the Head of Finance will be the No 1 in Finance at a local level and take full ownership of financial leadership, governance and performance management across the business.

This is a hands-on, strategically influential role suited to an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end finance function, ensuring robust financial control, governance and reporting.
• Business partner the MD, Operations Director and Commercial teams to drive performance, margin improvement and operational efficiency.
• Produce timely and insightful monthly management accounts, KPIs and board packs.
• Manage cashflow, working capital and treasury, ensuring the business is well-positioned for growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes aligned to investor expectations.
• Support investment-driven initiatives including capex planning, automation projects and operational scaling.
• Develop financial models to support scenario planning, pricing, cost analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audit, tax and compliance requirements.
• Build and develop a small but capable finance team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Act as a key liaison with external investors, banks and professional advisors.
• Drive systems, process and reporting enhancements to support scale and efficiency.

Essential Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, stock, WIP and operational finance.
• Experience operating in a scaling or change-oriented business (PE-backed or investor-led desirable).
• Demonstrable ability to partner with operational and commercial teams.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with strategic leadership.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute with a strong grasp of operational drivers.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels, including investors.
• Pragmatic, resilient and solutions-focused.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ambitious, with the appetite to grow into a future Finance Director role as the business scales.

Package & Opportunity

• Competitive base salary £75,000 to £95,000 (DOE).
• Bonus linked to business performance.
• Genuine progression to Finance Director as the business continues its growth trajectory.
• Opportunity to shape the finance function of a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturer backed by committed investors.