Head of Finance

Location: Crewe, hybrid 2 days office, 3 days remote
Salary: c£85k + Benefits
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37.5hrs p/w

Duration: 14-16 months contract (salaried)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join a market-leading engineering and services business during a significant period of growth and transformation.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and robust governance across the business. This role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering the company''s long-term growth plans while ensuring strong financial control and performance.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and deliver the medium and long-term growth strategy
• Identify key financial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate action plans are in place
• Support business development initiatives, transformation projects, and operational improvements
• Provide financial insight and challenge to support strategic decision making

Financial Performance & Control

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and KPI reporting to support business performance
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks are maintained
• Manage internal and external audit requirements

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, building capability and succession plans
• Work closely with executive leadership and wider group stakeholders
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness
• Drive collaboration and best practice across finance and operational teams

To be successful in this role you will need to be:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant senior finance leadership experience within a commercial or operational environment
• Strong background in financial planning, reporting, controls, and business partnering
• Demonstrable experience supporting growth, transformation, and change initiatives
• Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

What''s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
• Strategic leadership position with significant influence across the organisation
• Exposure to senior leadership and group stakeholders
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package

If you''re an experienced finance leader looking for a role where you can shape strategy, influence decision making, and drive business performance, we''d love to hear from you.

To be considered for this Head of Finance opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.