Head of Finance

Position: Head of Finance (Contract)
I'm working with a fast-growing, investor-backed manufacturing business in Blackburn that is entering a pivotal phase of scale. They are looking to appoint an Interim Head of Finance to stabilise, strengthen and lead the finance function while the business ramps up production, investment and operational complexity.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll operate as the senior finance lead on site - combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. This role suits an experienced manufacturing finance leader who thrives in environments where structure, insight and pace are equally important.

* Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to deliver financial strategy and support growth

* Own P&L,

* Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and working capital management

* Deliver clear management accounts, KPIs and investor / lender reporting

* Lead CAPEX appraisal and investment modelling

* Strengthen financial controls, reporting and compliance

* Lead and develop a small on-site finance team

* Improve finance processes and prepare the business for a future ERP implementation

Requirements:

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

* Strong technical accounting background

* Previous experience operating at Head of Finance / Finance Director level

* Proven ability to drive process improvement in an operational environment

* Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into operational insight

* Confident communicator, able to influence both finance and non-finance stakeholders

* Comfortable leading a small team while remaining hands-on

Desirable

* Experience with in a group or multi-entity structure

* Background in manufacturing, engineering or product-based environments

Feel free to reach out to Edward Haworth at Vivid Resourcing if this sounds interesting