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Head Of Finance

Ref: AS6562631

Sherburn in Elmet, England

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Manufacturing Finance Leadership
  • Operational Cost Reduction
  • Financial Planning And Analysis

About the candidate

A commercially minded Head of Finance with strong experience across manufacturing, FMCG, food and beverage environments. They have built their career around operational finance, partnering closely with senior leaders to turn financial insight into practical actions that improve performance, productivity and profitability.

They bring a hands-on, collaborative style and are confident working across budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial planning and operational improvement. Available for a permanent role and able to start in around 2 weeks, they would be a strong fit for a manufacturing-led business looking for finance leadership with a clear operational focus.

What makes them great?

  • Improves Operational Performance: Has delivered process improvements that contributed to an operational cost reduction of around 15% across production environments.
  • Turns Data Into Action: Skilled at translating complex financial information into clear insight that helps senior teams make better commercial and operational decisions.
  • Builds Strong Finance Teams: Has developed cohesive finance teams focused on timely reporting, accuracy and practical support for the wider business.

Areas of expertise

  • Operational Finance Leadership: Experienced in leading finance across multi-site manufacturing environments, supporting site teams with budgeting, forecasting and performance insight.
  • Financial Planning & Analysis: Strong background in FP&A, financial modelling, variance analysis and reporting to support investment decisions and executive-level planning.
  • Business Partnering: Confident partnering with operations, supply chain and procurement teams to align financial strategy with day-to-day business goals.