Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Manufacturing Birchwood £90,000 - £100,000

Lead the numbers. Shape the future. Drive performance.

We're partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Birchwood to appoint a high-calibre Head of Finance to lead a substantial, multi-layered finance function at the heart of the organisation.

This is a career-defining role for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building, mentoring and inspiring large teams.

The Opportunity

As Financial Controller, you'll take full ownership of the finance operation - from high-volume transactional processing through to senior, qualified finance professionals. You'll be the financial backbone of the business, providing insight, control and strategic support to the leadership team while ensuring best-in-class financial governance.

This is more than just "keeping the score" - you'll play a key role in shaping decision-making, driving efficiencies, and supporting continued growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a large, diverse finance team, spanning transactional finance to senior qualified accountants
• Full responsibility for financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure robust financial governance, controls and compliance across the business
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight and challenge
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and ways of working
• Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and operational performance

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance or senior finance leader within a manufacturing or Logistics environment
• Comfortable managing large teams and complex finance structures
• Strong technical foundation combined with a commercial, business-focused mindset
• Confident communicator who can influence at senior leadership level

What's On Offer

• £90,000 - £100,000 salary (depending on experience)
• A senior leadership role with real influence and visibility
• The chance to shape and develop a sizeable finance function
• A stable yet forward-thinking manufacturing business with ambitious plans

If you're looking for a senior finance role with scale, impact and challenge, this is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.