Head of Finance | Luxury Design & Manufacturing Brand | On Site

Head of Finance | Luxury Design & Manufacturing Brand | St Albans (On Site)

Harmonic are proud to be partnering with a reputable British design and manufacturing business in their search for a Head of Finance. In the role, you’ll be the right hand to the CEO and be a strategic finance leader through their next stage of growth.

Our client are a British design and manufacturing omnichannel business with a rich history and strong industry niche. They’re known for their high-quality designs and hold a strong reputation in the premium and luxury space. They combine traditional craftsmanship with a modern approach and operate as a lean team based in the St Albans/Hertfordshire area.

The business has been operating for over 25 years both in the UK and internationally, dedicated to sustainability and longevity in their products. They are a tight-knit team who value in-office presence and collaborative work, with a strong appetite for their next finance leader to introduce change and growth-led initiatives.

This is a commercially engaged Head of Finance position where you will move between financial stewardship and strategic thinking. Some days you will be the steady hand, ensuring control, compliance, and discipline. Other days you will be deep in margin, pricing, cash, and commercial performance, helping leadership make smarter, more confident decisions.

You will work closely with the CEO and senior team, bringing clarity to performance, insight to commercial decisions, and structure to growth, while remaining connected to the real workings of the business, from product to production to customer.

• Deliver product, job, and margin insight to support pricing and commercial decisions
• Bring financial visibility to sales performance, pipeline, and revenue conversion
• Own the financial control of the business including management accounts, reporting, and audit readiness
• Lead cashflow, working capital, and financial discipline across the organisation
• Maintain strong compliance across VAT, PAYE, payroll, and statutory reporting
• Support inventory, supplier, and cost management within a manufacturing environment
• Partner with leadership on scenario planning, forecasting, and growth strategy
• Continuously improve systems, controls, and financial processes

• ACCA or CIMA Qualified, QBE highly considered
• Experience in a product-led, manufacturing, or design environment
• Strong grounding in cashflow, financial control, and margin awareness
• Commercial instinct — comfortable discussing pricing, cost, and performance
• Clear communicator able to explain, influence, and challenge non-finance stakeholders

• Experience in a Founder-Led SME
• Experience in a sole finance role

Start Date:

Flexible

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