Head of Finance - Engineering

-68,00070,000 + bonus and car allowance

Greater Manchester

We are partnering with a well-established UK legal entity within a global engineering Group to appoint a Head of Finance in a senior, hands-on leadership role based in Greater Manchester.

This is a key appointment, offering full ownership of the finance function for the UK entity, with significant exposure to group reporting, governance, and commercial decision-making. The role will suit a current or aspiring Head of Finance, Finance Director or Senior Finance Leader who is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational detail, and who thrives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Reporting both locally and functionally into Group Finance, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end financial leadership of the UK legal entity. This includes financial governance, statutory compliance, reporting, controls, and providing trusted commercial support to the senior leadership team.

This is a high-credibility role with visibility at both local and group level, requiring strong judgement, confidence in decision-making, and the ability to operate effectively in a multinational structure.

Financial Leadership & Governance

• Full ownership of financial management, controls, and statutory compliance for the UK legal entity
• Ensuring robust financial governance in line with group policies and regulatory requirements

Reporting & Group Interaction

• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Oversight and approval of Group submissions, including commentary
• Close collaboration with Group Finance on reporting accuracy and deadlines

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance

• Leading the annual budget cycle and rolling forecasts
• Cash flow management and liquidity planning
• Providing insight on performance, margins, and key financial drivers

Payroll, Tax & Compliance

• Oversight of payroll accuracy, pensions, bonus calculations, and employee-related financial reporting
• Management of corporation tax, VAT, R&D-related activities, and wider statutory obligations
• Acting as the senior contact for external advisors and auditors

Treasury & Banking

• Managing banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and payment approvals
• Exposure to FX and treasury-related activity

Systems & Process Control

• Governance of finance systems and processes (including SAP B1 and group consolidation tools)
• Oversight of intercompany processes and controls

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Acting as a trusted finance partner to the General Manager and leadership team
• Contributing to business cases, strategic initiatives, and operational decision-making

Leadership

• Leading and developing a small team
• Adopting a collaborative, hands-on, and pragmatic leadership style

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.

You are likely to bring:

• Experience within a group or multinational environment
• Strong grounding in statutory reporting, governance, and controls
• A practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach combined with commercial insight
• Confidence operating at senior stakeholder level
• A leadership style that is credible, grounded, and collaborative

Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or complex operational environments would be advantageous, though not essential.

• Senior Finance Director position with real ownership and influence
• Visible role within a global organisation while remaining close to the UK operation
• Opportunity to shape financial governance, reporting, and commercial decision-making
• Supportive, values-led culture with long-term stability

This organisation offers a high-quality, well-rounded rewards and development package, designed to support both long-term career progression and personal well-being:

Rewards & Benefits

• Enhanced pension
• Private health insurance
• Well-being support services,
• Death in service cover of 2.5x salary
• Performance-related bonus, linked to company success
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, alongside a Christmas shutdown

Career Growth & Opportunities

• Tailored individual development plans, aligned to personal and professional goals
• Strong managerial support and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Regular performance reviews and career conversations
• Ongoing training and continuous learning, including leadership and professional development
• Opportunities for cross-functional exposure across engineering, production, R&D, sales and leadership
• Global exposure and mobility within a worldwide group, offering international collaboration and longer-term career opportunities

Full details of the rewards package will be shared during confidential candidate discussions.

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