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Nenebrook Recruitment Group (NRG) are proud to be partnering with a rapidly scaling, specialist manufacturing business that has recently secured significant external investment to accelerate its next phase of growth. With a strong order book, expanding customer base and a clear strategic roadmap, the business is now seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, innovation-led manufacturer at a genuinely exciting inflection point. Overview Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the newly formed Board and investors, the Head of Finance will be the No 1 in Finance at a local level and take full ownership of financial leadership, governance and performance management across the business. This is a hands-on, strategically influential role suited to an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end finance function, ensuring robust financial control, governance and reporting., • Business partner the MD, Operations Director and Commercial teams to drive performance, margin improvement and operational efficiency., • Produce timely and insightful monthly management accounts, KPIs and board packs., • Manage cashflow, working capital and treasury, ensuring the business is well-positioned for growth., • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes aligned to investor expectations., • Support investment-driven initiatives including capex planning, automation projects and operational scaling., • Develop financial models to support scenario planning, pricing, cost analysis and strategic decision-making., • Oversee statutory accounts, audit, tax and compliance requirements., • Build and develop a small but capable finance team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement., • Act as a key liaison with external investors, banks and professional advisors., • Drive systems, process and reporting enhancements to support scale and efficiency. Essential Experience • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience., • Proven track record in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment., • Strong understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, stock, WIP and operational finance., • Experience operating in a scaling or change-oriented business (PE-backed or investor-led desirable)., • Demonstrable ability to partner with operational and commercial teams., • Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with strategic leadership. Personal Attributes • Commercially astute with a strong grasp of operational drivers., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels, including investors., • Pragmatic, resilient and solutions-focused., • Thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment., • Ambitious, with the appetite to grow into a future Finance Director role as the business scales. Package & Opportunity • Competitive base salary £75,000 to £95,000 (DOE)., • Bonus linked to business performance., • Genuine progression to Finance Director as the business continues its growth trajectory., • Opportunity to shape the finance function of a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturer backed by committed investors.