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Head of Finance
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus
Help Shape the Future of a Growing UK Manufacturer
Our client is a leading UK manufacturer operating within the fire safety sector, delivering innovative, life-saving solutions to the country’s most prestigious residential and commercial developments.
With ambitious growth plans, a strong reputation for quality, and an entrepreneurial culture, the business is entering an exciting new phase.
They are now looking for a commercially minded Head of Finance to join the Senior Leadership Team.
This isn’t a role for someone looking to simply oversee month-end processes and keep the wheels turning. Our client is seeking someone who wants to become an integral part of leadership, helping shape the business’s future direction and build a finance function that supports sustainable, profitable growth.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to join a successful, privately owned SME at a pivotal growth point. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, providing:
- Commercial insight
- Challenging decision-making
- Improving financial visibility
- Steering the business through its next stage of organic growth
The ideal candidate enjoys rolling up their sleeves when required but is equally comfortable sitting at the board table, discussing strategy, investment opportunities, and long-term performance.
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As Head of Finance, you’ll have the opportunity to leave your mark by: ☑ Developing systems ☑ Improving reporting ☑ Strengthening controls ☑ Evolving the finance function alongside the business
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll lead every aspect of the finance function, including:
- Leading month-end reporting and producing insightful management accounts
- Delivering meaningful commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Owning budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Managing cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk
- Partnering with Operations, Sales, Innovation, and Marketing to improve profitability and performance
- Developing financial reporting, KPIs, and business intelligence
- Leading and developing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team
- Supporting investment decisions and guiding the company’s continued growth
- Acting as a trusted business adviser to the Managing Director and Shareholders
Requirements
We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience in a growing SME or entrepreneurial business. Specifically, you’ll likely have:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or nearing completion)
- Experience in a fast-paced, owner-managed, or entrepreneurial business
- A hands-on approach with the ability to shift between operational detail and strategic thinking
- Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support senior stakeholders
- Advanced expertise in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system knowledge
- Power BI experience
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or construction is advantageous
- Most importantly, you’ll thrive on building, improving, and growing a business—not just maintaining one
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Benefits
This is more than just a Head of Finance role—it’s a chance to become a genuine business partner, influencing strategy, shaping the future, and driving long-term success.
You’ll join a collaborative leadership team where your ideas will be valued, your expertise will shape decisions, and you’ll have a direct impact on the growth of an ambitious UK manufacturer.
Package
- £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
- Car allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Senior Leadership position
- Opportunity to influence business strategy and growth
- Based in Cranleigh, Surrey
If you’re excited by the prospect
Of growing alongside a business, making a tangible impact, and driving success, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity!
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