Acuity Associates
Head of Finance
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Head of Finance
Head of Finance 📍 Bognor Regis, West Sussex (Hybrid) 💰 £70,000 – £80,000 + Bonus 🏭 UK Manufacturing Business
A genuine route to Finance Director in a growing, profitable business. This is a rare opportunity to join a successful UK manufacturing business at a pivotal stage in its growth journey.
With turnover currently at c.£6m and ambitious plans to more than double revenue over the coming years, the business is investing in its leadership team and looking for a commercially minded Head of Finance to help drive the next phase of growth.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with shareholders, you'll take ownership of the entire finance function whilst playing a key role in shaping strategy, improving profitability and building the financial infrastructure required to scale.
This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a spreadsheet. It's for a finance leader who enjoys being in the business, influencing decisions and helping drive commercial performance.
Why Join? Number one finance role with genuine influence Direct access to the Managing Director and shareholders Clear progression pathway to Finance Director Opportunity to help scale a successful manufacturing business Broad role covering operational, commercial and strategic finance Hybrid working environment Stable, profitable and growing organisation
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The Role As Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for leading all aspects of finance whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team.
You'll provide meaningful commercial insight, improve financial visibility and support key business decisions as the company continues to grow.
Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of monthly management accounts and reporting Delivering meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight Developing profitability reporting across products and projects Manufacturing cost analysis, BOM valuation and margin reporting Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning Cashflow forecasting and working capital management Strengthening financial controls and governance Supporting strategic decision-making through business partnering Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance Building scalable reporting processes to support future growth
About You We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating in a hands-on SME environment.
You may already be operating as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Finance Manager, or be ready to step into your first number one role.
You'll bring: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification Experience within SME businesses Exposure to manufacturing, stock-led, engineering or distribution environments Strong understanding of costing, margin and operational finance Experience producing management accounts and leading financial reporting Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills A proactive approach with the ability to challenge and influence A desire to build, improve and help drive business growth
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**Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Please note that we reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Acuity Associates and our clients are committed to equal opportunities. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering inclusive environments where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive.
Acuity Associates is an executive search partner, trusted by privately owned and investor-backed businesses to appoint high-impact finance and executive leaders. We specialise in roles that drive value creation, transformation, and long-term growth.
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