Job Description
Head of Finance
Sector: Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Arrangement: Office-based in Corby
Macildowie are supporting a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector in the search for a Head of Finance to lead financial operations across their European entities. This is a senior leadership opportunity suited to a commercially astute finance professional with a strong track record in multi-site, multi-entity environments.
The role will take full ownership of financial strategy, performance, and governance, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, improve efficiencies, and support long-term business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial strategy across European operations, ensuring alignment with wider group objectives
- Deliver robust financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles
- Provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making at board level
- Oversee cost control initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency
- Evaluate investment opportunities, including capital expenditure and potential acquisitions
- Manage financial risk, tax strategy, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Lead and develop finance teams, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
About You:
- Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
- Extensive senior finance experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments
- Proven expertise managing multi-entity, multi-currency operations
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at executive level
- Advanced analytical capability with strong ERP and Excel modelling skills
- Track record of driving cost efficiencies and supporting business growth
This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy within a complex and evolving organisation.
