Head of Finance (12-month FTC)
Location: Aylesbury
Salary: Circa £100,000
On-site: 5 days per week
Our client, a highly respected and well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Head of Finance to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at their site in Aylesbury.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for all group entities, including international subsidiaries and branch offices across Europe, the USA, and Australia. You will lead a team of five within the UK finance function and work closely with overseas offices to ensure robust financial control and insightful reporting.
Key responsibilities:
Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
Management of statutory reporting and taxation across all jurisdictions
Overseeing the external audit process
Responsibility for international payrolls
Annual budgeting and forecasting
Treasury and cashflow management
Ensuring robust financial controls and processes
Supporting commercial and operational decision-making across the business
About you:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of international finance and overseas operations
Confident leading teams and working across multiple entities
Commercially astute with excellent communication skills
This is a high-impact, visible role in a fast-paced and technically complex business. It's ideally suited to someone with a strong background in manufacturing finance who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture.
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