Head of Finance - Engineering

£68,000-£70,000 + bonus and car allowance

Greater Manchester

We are partnering with a well-established UK legal entity within a global engineering Group to appoint a Head of Finance in a senior, hands-on leadership role based in Greater Manchester.

This is a key appointment, offering full ownership of the finance function for the UK entity, with significant exposure to group reporting, governance, and commercial decision-making. The role will suit a current or aspiring Head of Finance, Finance Director or Senior Finance Leader who is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational detail, and who thrives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

The Role

Reporting both locally and functionally into Group Finance, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end financial leadership of the UK legal entity. This includes financial governance, statutory compliance, reporting, controls, and providing trusted commercial support to the senior leadership team.

This is a high-credibility role with visibility at both local and group level, requiring strong judgement, confidence in decision-making, and the ability to operate effectively in a multinational structure.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Governance

Full ownership of financial management, controls, and statutory compliance for the UK legal entity
Ensuring robust financial governance in line with group policies and regulatory requirementsReporting & Group Interaction

Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Oversight and approval of Group submissions, including commentary
Close collaboration with Group Finance on reporting accuracy and deadlinesBudgeting, Forecasting & Performance

Leading the annual budget cycle and rolling forecasts
Cash flow management and liquidity planning
Providing insight on performance, margins, and key financial driversPayroll, Tax & Compliance

Oversight of payroll accuracy, pensions, bonus calculations, and employee-related financial reporting
Management of corporation tax, VAT, R&D-related activities, and wider statutory obligations
Acting as the senior contact for external advisors and auditorsTreasury & Banking

Managing banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and payment approvals
Exposure to FX and treasury-related activitySystems & Process Control

Governance of finance systems and processes (including SAP B1 and group consolidation tools)
Oversight of intercompany processes and controlsCommercial & Strategic Support

Acting as a trusted finance partner to the General Manager and leadership team
Contributing to business cases, strategic initiatives, and operational decision-makingLeadership

Leading and developing a small team
Adopting a collaborative, hands-on, and pragmatic leadership style

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.

You are likely to bring:

Experience within a group or multinational environment
Strong grounding in statutory reporting, governance, and controls
A practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach combined with commercial insight
Confidence operating at senior stakeholder level
A leadership style that is credible, grounded, and collaborativeExperience in manufacturing, engineering, or complex operational environments would be advantageous, though not essential.

Why Consider This Role?

Senior Finance Director position with real ownership and influence
Visible role within a global organisation while remaining close to the UK operation
Opportunity to shape financial governance, reporting, and commercial decision-making
Supportive, values-led culture with long-term stability

Rewards, Benefits & Career Development

This organisation offers a high-quality, well-rounded rewards and development package, designed to support both long-term career progression and personal well-being:

Rewards & Benefits

Enhanced pension
Private health insurance
Well-being support services,
Death in service cover of 2.5x salary
Performance-related bonus, linked to company success
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, alongside a Christmas shutdownCareer Growth & Opportunities

Tailored individual development plans, aligned to personal and professional goals
Strong managerial support and mentorship from experienced leaders
Regular performance reviews and career conversations
Ongoing training and continuous learning, including leadership and professional development
Opportunities for cross-functional exposure across engineering, production, R&D, sales and leadership
Global exposure and mobility within a worldwide group, offering international collaboration and longer-term career opportunitiesFull details of the rewards package will be shared during confidential candidate discussions.

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