Head of Finance

Position: Head of Finance (Permanent)
Head of Finance – Northamptonshire

Our client who operates in the construction space, are seeking a hands‑on, commercially minded Head of Finance / Financial Controller to partner senior leadership and reshape the business.
The focus is on driving profitability, tightening cash control and MI, and lifting net margins from a realistic path to significant growth. You’ll reshape, and lead the finance team by driving efficiency in processes, and realigning responsibilities, and reshaping the finance team.

The role

Number one finance lead on site, full ownership of reporting, cashflow, budgeting and MI.
Restructure and lead the finance team (management accounting, purchase ledger/payroll/expenses, credit control, support), clarifying roles and streamlining processes
Partner leadership on deals, pricing, stocking and aftermarket strategy, providing strategic solutions, not just numbers.
Lead and reshape a small finance team, streamline processes and eliminate double‑handling between systems.
Improve credit control and sales ledger process and manage relationships with lenders
Full‑time office‑based role in a direct, fast‑paced manufacturing environment
About you

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong management accounting and commercial finance experience.
Ideally from a construction/manufacturing background.
Resilient, straight‑talking, thrives in turnaround situations and wants visible impact, not a steady‑state role.
Confident with systems/MI and comfortable challenging senior stakeholders.
Package

c.£55,00- 60,000 base
Future profit‑linked bonus and potential for longer‑term progression into a more senior Head of Finance/FD‑type remit