Head of Finance

About Our Client

£150m t/o Multi site Manufacturing group based in North-East Derbyshire

Job Description

• Year end, team management, strategic planning
• Management accounts, controls, partnering
• 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.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

£80-85k with progression opportunity