OM Search Consultants is proud to be working with a privately owned Manufacturer on their search for a forward thinking, dynamic Head of Finance.

The business has a reputation for quality products, a thriving culture and a strong market dominance.

This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative senior leadership team, and inclusive work culture. As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for driving best practice across the Finance function, whilst implementing the strategic growth plans with the SLT.

Reporting to the CEO, this position will focus on driving strategy, delivering operational excellence, and ensuring financial performance meets or exceeds group objectives.

The role demands an exceptional finance leader with previous experience in a senior finance position, primarily within a manufacturing or distributions businesses with multi–site operations.

The Head of Finance will play a critical role in shaping and managing the company's financial strategy, driving cost efficiency, and evaluating investment opportunities for growth.

As the Head of Finance, you perform a crucial role in identifying areas for improvement and mitigating tax liabilities. You will also oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and drive the company's long– term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the financial strategy across entities, ensuring alignment with growth objectives.
• Provide proactive, data–driven insight to the SLT.
• Oversee and optimise financial performance across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.
• Cost Management & Control: Oversee cost analysis, identifying inefficiencies and recommending strategies for improvement.
• Evaluate and optimise operational costs and investments to ensure profitability.
• Implement and manage cost control mechanisms to drive financial efficiency across departments.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to help the SLT understand cost trends.
• Growth Strategy: Collaborate with senior management to assess and implement capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
• Research and analyse investment opportunities.
• Tax: Manage tax planning strategies to minimise liabilities in compliance with tax regulations.
• Provide guidance on risk management, helping the company navigate financial, regulatory, and operational challenges.
• Leadership: Working with the SLT on financial decisions, driving the company toward sustained growth and profitability.
• Work closely with the board to align financial strategy with the company's vision.
• Develop financial models and strategic financial plans.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent) with significant experience in a senior finance role.
• Minimum 8 years' senior financial management experience.
• Proven expertise in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Experience in cost analysis, management accounting, budgeting, and financial performance management.
• Strong operational finance skills, with a track record of delivering strategic cost savings and margin improvement initiatives with quantifiable results.
• Outstanding ERP systems expertise.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into actionable strategy.

Benefits:

Salary: 85,000 – 95,000

• Generous benefits package
• Company Car or Car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Healthcare