Head of Finance

Our client, a well-established and highly respected manufacturing and engineering business based in Rushden, is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance to join their leadership team.

This newly created role comes at an exciting time for the business as it continues to grow across a group of companies. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, efficient processes, and accurate reporting are in place to support continued expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys improving systems, streamlining processes, and building a finance function that can support future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function across the group of companies
• Develop and improve financial systems, processes, and controls
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Drive efficiencies and identify opportunities to improve financial processes
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Oversee year-end accounts, audits, and tax reporting
• Support operational and commercial teams with financial information and analysis
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
• Work closely with senior management to support business growth and decision-making
• Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and other professional advisors

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a senior finance role such as Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Finance Director
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and process improvement
• Experience implementing or enhancing financial systems and procedures
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically while remaining involved in the detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all areas of the business
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a team
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments would be advantageous

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing engineering group where you can make a genuine impact by strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and helping the business scale effectively for the future.