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.