Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

East Northamptonshire

Competitive Salary + Executive Benefits

Our client, a leading and highly respected engineering firm based in East Northamptonshire, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its executive team. This newly created role reflects a period of sustained growth and expansion across a group of companies.

This is a senior level opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver financial strategy aligned to business objectives

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the group

• Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and governance

• Provide strategic financial insight to support senior decision-making

• Manage accounting, audits, and internal controls

• Lead and develop the finance team

• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and external advisors

• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role (CFO/FD level)

• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting and reporting standards

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen

• Able to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders

• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability

• High levels of integrity and professionalism

Experience within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments is advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-driven, innovative engineering group at an exciting stage of its growth journey. Contact us in confidence for further information.