In partnership with Keeler Recruitment, Thurne-Middleby is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join its board as Vice President of Finance. This exclusive appointment offers the chance to shape strategy and drive growth in a highly respected global engineering group.
Thurne-Middleby has an international reputation for high-quality, precision-engineered industrial slicing systems for bacon, cooked meats, and cheese applications. Building on more than 50 years of industry experience, Thurne has pioneered a succession of industry first technologies in high-speed slicing, incorporating advanced vision, scanning, and computer software that serve both small family firms and major global processors.
All assembly is carried out at the Norwich headquarters by a skilled team of mechanical and electrical engineers, with a dedicated facility for in-house component production. Thurne's machining capabilities range from multi-axis CNC machining and milling to sheet metal fabrication and welding.
Since 2015, Thurne has been part of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), a global group of 100+ companies in food processing, commercial cooking, and residential appliances. With Middleby’s backing, Thurne’s commitment to innovation has never been stronger, delivering production efficiencies and value to food processors around the world.
As Vice President of Finance, you will join the board-level leadership team, reporting directly to the President of Thurne-Middleby and working closely with the Middleby Food Processing Division. This is a pivotal role with broad scope and exciting future opportunities — ideal for either an ambitious finance leader stepping up to their first board-level appointment, or an established professional ready to expand their international and strategic remit.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis (local and corporate).
* Provide strategic insight to the President and Group, influencing key business decisions.
* Manage and develop the Finance team, with responsibility for HR, Payroll, and IT functions.
* Ensure compliance with UK and US GAAP, financial regulations, and internal controls.
* Manage treasury, cash flow, and working capital.
* Lead an ERP and HR systems upgrade within the next 18 months.
* Support a planned site development project (within 3–4 years).
* Contribute to wider Middleby Food Processing Group initiatives, with potential for wider opportunities in the future.
Experience & Skills Required
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) with 5+ years’ managerial experience.
* Strong track record in manufacturing, ideally with complex projects, R&D, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
* Experience of both UK and US GAAP preferred.
* ERP and systems implementation experience.
* Understanding of employment and contract law.
* Strong analytical, commercial, and leadership skills.
* A confident and enquiring leader — able to challenge senior stakeholders and drive positive change.
Compensation & Benefits
Excellent package to match the best including relocation package for the right candidate, full details upon request.
Please contact Suzi Reilly, Associate Director, Keeler Recruitment suzi@keelerrecruitment.co.uk or call 07889 329335 to discuss further.
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