Head of Finance

Head of Finance – Northamptonshire
 
Our client who operates in the construction space, are seeking a hands‑on, commercially minded Head of Finance / Financial Controller to partner senior leadership and reshape the business.
The focus is on driving profitability, tightening cash control and MI, and lifting net margins from a realistic path to significant growth. You’ll reshape, and lead the finance team by driving efficiency in processes, and realigning responsibilities, and reshaping the finance team.
 
The role

• Number one finance lead on site, full ownership of reporting, cashflow, budgeting and MI.
• Restructure and lead the finance team (management accounting, purchase ledger/payroll/expenses, credit control, support), clarifying roles and streamlining processes
• Partner leadership on deals, pricing, stocking and aftermarket strategy, providing strategic solutions, not just numbers.
• Lead and reshape a small finance team, streamline processes and eliminate double‑handling between systems.
• Improve credit control and sales ledger process and manage relationships with lenders
• Full‑time office‑based role in a direct, fast‑paced manufacturing environment

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong management accounting and commercial finance experience.
• Ideally from a construction/manufacturing background.
• Resilient, straight‑talking, thrives in turnaround situations and wants visible impact, not a steady‑state role.
• Confident with systems/MI and comfortable challenging senior stakeholders.

• c.£55,00- 60,000 base
• Future profit‑linked bonus and potential for longer‑term progression into a more senior Head of Finance/FD‑type remit.