Hands on Head of Finance required to join an International Multi site Manufacturing business as they embark on an exciting phase on their growth journey, working with a pragmatic and development driven Group FD

Client Details

£180m t/o Multi site Manufacturing group based in North-East Derbyshire

Description

• Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Develop and execute the group's financial strategy aligned with overall business goals.

  • Act as a strategic advisor to the Group FD and executive team on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment opportunities.

  • Drive capital structure optimisation and risk management strategies.

  Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across all business units.

  • Provide insightful analysis of key business metrics to drive decision-making and performance improvement.

  • Support product costing, pricing strategies, and margin analysis.

  Operational Finance

  • Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to ensure cost efficiency, productivity improvements, and ROI on capital projects.

  • Establish and monitor key manufacturing financial KPIs, including OEE, cost per unit, scrap, and inventory turnover.

  • Optimise working capital, including inventory and receivables management.

  Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).

  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance requirements.

  • Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.

  Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across the group.

  • Promote a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Profile

Hands on, commercially minded Finance leader with an appetite for process improvement and Team development

Job Offer

£75-80k with bonus and progression opportunity