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.