Head of Finance

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Head of Finance

Manufacturing | Birchwood | £90,000 - £100,000

Lead the numbers. Shape the future. Drive performance.

We're partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Birchwood to appoint a high-calibre Head of Finance to lead a substantial, multi-layered finance function at the heart of the organisation.

This is a career-defining role for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building, mentoring and inspiring large teams.

The Opportunity

As Financial Controller, you'll take full ownership of the finance operation - from high-volume transactional processing through to senior, qualified finance professionals. You'll be the financial backbone of the business, providing insight, control and strategic support to the leadership team while ensuring best-in-class financial governance.

This is more than just "keeping the score" - you'll play a key role in shaping decision-making, driving efficiencies, and supporting continued growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop and inspire a large, diverse finance team, spanning transactional finance to senior qualified accountants
  • Full responsibility for financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
  • Ensure robust financial governance, controls and compliance across the business
  • Partner closely with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight and challenge
  • Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and ways of working
  • Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and operational performance

About You

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience as a Head of Finance or senior finance leader within a manufacturing or Logistics environment
  • Comfortable managing large teams and complex finance structures
  • Strong technical foundation combined with a commercial, business-focused mindset
  • Confident communicator who can influence at senior leadership level

What's On Offer

  • £90,000 - £100,000 salary (depending on experience)
  • A senior leadership role with real influence and visibility
  • The chance to shape and develop a sizeable finance function
  • A stable yet forward-thinking manufacturing business with ambitious plans

If you're looking for a senior finance role with scale, impact and challenge, this is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£90,000.00 - £100,000.00
Per annum
GBP90000 - GBP100000 per annum

Cheshire

Permanent

Added 06/03/2026
Reference: 00079_1772803765

Head of Finance

Cheshire
Permanent

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