Job Description
Hands on Head of Finance required to join an International Multi site Manufacturing business as they embark on an exciting phase on their growth journey, working with a pragmatic and development driven Group FD
Client Details
£180m t/o Multi site Manufacturing group based in North-East Derbyshire
Description
* Strategic Financial Leadership
o Develop and execute the group's financial strategy aligned with overall business goals.
o Act as a strategic advisor to the Group FD and executive team on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment opportunities.
o Drive capital structure optimisation and risk management strategies.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
o Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across all business units.
o Provide insightful analysis of key business metrics to drive decision-making and performance improvement.
o Support product costing, pricing strategies, and margin analysis.
Operational Finance
o Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to ensure cost efficiency, productivity improvements, and ROI on capital projects.
o Establish and monitor key manufacturing financial KPIs, including OEE, cost per unit, scrap, and inventory turnover.
o Optimise working capital, including inventory and receivables management.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
o Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
o Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance requirements.
o Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
Leadership & Team Management
o Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across the group.
o Promote a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Profile
Hands on, technically strong, Finance leader with an appetite for process improvement and team development
You will have worked in complex, multi entity environments, and have strong controls and governance experience
Job Offer
£75-80k with bonus and progression opportunity