Head of Finance
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Lancashire, Burnley
- Salary
- £70000 - £85000 per annum
- Posted
- 01 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 08 Jul 2022
- Ref
- JN -072022-5670308
- Contact
- Olivia Greer
- Job role
- Head of finance
- Sector
- Manufacturing/engineering
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Leading a talented, close-knit finance team on site in Burnley, part of a large global manufacturing organisation.
A Head of Finance role with a wide-ranging set of responsibilities, encompassing both financial control & commercial strategy.
Client Details
Michael Page are thrilled to be working with a leading industrial manufacturing & engineering business based close to Burnley. If you live close to the beautiful Lancashire / Yorkshire border, this would be a phenomenal opportunity to work in a stunning location within an easily commutable distance from home.
This business can boast of an order book that is brimming, and with demand showing no signs of slowing. Therefore, any qualified finance professional considering this opportunity can be sure of job security & satisfaction, as well as scope for extensive professional development.
The business has a turnover of circa £50 million in the UK that this Head of Finance would be responsible for. However, they are part of a much larger global group.
This Head of Finance would be joining the business during an exciting phase of growth, having recently recruited a new Head of Business Development tasked with expanding & diversifying the current customer base.
If you are a qualified accountant with experience of leading teams in manufacturing businesses, & ideally with some understanding of SAP as an ERP, we want to talk to you!
Description
The key responsibilities for this Head of Finance role based near Burney will entail:
- Play an active role in the strategic leadership of the business as a key part of the senior management team; driving the direction & long term plan of the organisation
- Maintain & develop employee engagement
- Take a lead on the budget & forecasting process
- Deliver analysis & sign off on monthly accounts
- Provide your fellow Senior Leadership Team members with financial insight & analysis to ensure sound decision making
- Take overall responsibility for the processes & procedures followed in the finance department, from audit to cost & pricing reviews
- You will also take responsibility for HR / IT / Health & Safety matters
Profile
The successful candidate for this interesting & diverse Head of Finance role will be:
- A fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience
- A strong team manager with an ability to coach & develop teams
- Ideally a finance leader who has experience of working with SAP as an ERP
- A confident, approachable communicator with gravitas
- An esteemed finance professional with prior experience of working in the manufacturing / engineering sector
Job Offer
The successful Head of Finance for this role will receive a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 + package, depending on experience.
Please get in touch with Olivia Greer at Michael Page Finance for full details.