Head of Finance - Manufacturing
Head of Finance – Manufacturing
Addington Ball partnered with a successful, family-run manufacturing business to recruit a Head of Finance on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This senior role was critical—not only to provide strong leadership and continuity within the finance team, but also to oversee the implementation of a new ERP system.
Given the client’s requirement for someone immediately available and able to work onsite five days a week, we carried out a focused search. Drawing on our CV databases, we sourced and assessed candidates, evaluated their technical and leadership capabilities, and presented the strongest recommendations to our client.
Vacancy Overview:
Job Title – Head of Finance
Salary banding - £100,000 - £120,000
Location – Gloucestershire
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of statutory reporting, management accounts and taxation across all jurisdictions
- Treasury and cashflow management
- Ensuring robust financial controls and processes & overseeing the external audit process
- Supporting commercial and operational decision-making across the business
Date Vacancy Registered – 1st July 2025
Date of Candidate Acceptance – 29th July 2025
Candidate Start Date – 7th August 2025
Vacancy Time to Fill – 20 working days
Overall Job stats:
Number of Applications – 147
Candidates Vetted – 9
Candidates Shortlisted - 8
Interviews Conducted - 5
Offers Accepted - 1
