Head of Finance

Manufacturing company based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to provide senior financial leadership during a transition period between permanent hires. This role is critical in maintaining stability, ensuring continuity, and keeping financial operations running smoothly across the business.

Interim Head of Finance
Location: Wellingborough (on‑site)
Contract: Temporary / Interim

The Role
You will take immediate ownership of day‑to‑day financial leadership, ensuring robust reporting, control, and strategic support while the organisation completes its permanent recruitment process. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing financial operations across multiple entities
• Maintaining accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Providing clear financial insight to senior leadership
• Managing cost control, cash flow, and performance tracking
• Supporting ongoing projects, audits, and month‑end processes
• Ensuring compliance, tax management, and risk oversight

This role requires someone who can step in quickly, operate autonomously, and provide steady, experienced leadership.
Key Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified CIMA/ ACA/ ACCA (or equivalent)
• Significant senior finance experience, ideally in manufacturing
• Strong multi‑entity, multi‑currency background
• Excellent operational finance capability
• Advanced analytical skills and ERP/Excel proficiency
• Proven ability to deliver stability and clarity in transitional periods

What’s Offered

• Competitive interim day rate or fixed‑term salary
• Immediate start
• A hands‑on leadership role with real impact
• Opportunity to support a major international business through a key transition

Location: Wellingborough (must be able to commute to the office daily)
Work Pattern: On‑site
Contract Type: Temporary / Interim