Head of Finance

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Head of Finance

Location:

Wellingborough, East Midlands, England

Discipline:

Head of Finance

Job type:

Temporary

Salary:

£300.00 - £350.00 Daily

Job ref:

BH-634

Published:

13-May-2026

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
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