Your new company My global client is looking to appoint a Head of Finance for their Teesside operation. Your new role The Head of Finance serves as a senior leader within the plant's management team, overseeing all financial operations including accounting, planning and analysis, cost control, asset management, and strategic financial support. The role is critical in guiding the site toward strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and adherence to wider corporate requirements. This leader ensures the integrity of financial data and the effectiveness of financial systems, processes, and controls. Key ResponsibilitiesCore duties include, but are not limited to: Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, and Sales to enhance financial performance and support strategic decision‑making. Direct the monthly financial close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in line with accounting standards. Present financial outcomes and key performance metrics to senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to strengthen profitability and financial health. Lead the creation of the annual budget, long‑range financial plans, and recurring forecasts, including margin analysis. Provide financial evaluations for new and existing customer agreements. Deliver analysis that supports pricing decisions, customer proposals, and investment choices. Review and assess capital expenditure proposals, ensuring value creation and sound return on investment. Analyse pricing compliance and ensure alignment with the organisation's pricing policies. Work with functional leaders to identify and deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, and headcount efficiencies. Manage key working capital elements-inventory, receivables, and payables-to support business liquidity and performance. Continuously assess financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities. Oversee cost accounting activities and maintain consistent application of cost standards. Ensure strong internal control practices and compliance with SOX requirements. Support both internal and external audit activities. Lead, coach, and develop finance team members. Foster a collaborative environment that promotes communication, learning, and effective succession planning. Lead or contribute to cross‑functional projects as assigned. Ensure adherence to all relevant tax regulations, including payroll and statutory requirements. What you'll need to succeed Qualifications and Experience Fully qualified accountant (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent). Strong background in FP&A, financial accounting, and cost accounting. Proven ability to understand business strategy and translate it into financial insights and actions. Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing projects, and coordinating multiple priorities. Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence across different functions and organisational levels. What you'll get in return An attractive salary and benefits package is offered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk