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Head of Finance

Robert Walters
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 9PS

Salary

£80,000 - £90,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An established UK manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Finance to join its senior leadership team in Wednesbury.
  • The role offers a salary between £80,000 and £90,000 per annum and requires a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
  • Candidates should have proven experience in financial control, reporting, and systems management, with ERP implementation experience preferred.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the review of a new ERP system, managing a finance team, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting.
  • This position is ideal for a commercially aware finance leader looking to take on a broader strategic role in a collaborative business.

Head of Finance - Permanent - On-site - Wednesbury - £80,000 - £90,000 per annumAn established UK manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Finance to join its senior leadership team. This is a key strategic role offering the opportunity to shape financial direction, strengthen internal controls, and drive improvement through a new ERP system. Perfect for a commercially aware finance leader with strong operational grounding and ERP experience.

  • Location: Wednesbury (On-site)
  • Position: Head of Finance
  • Full-Time, Permanent
  • Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 per annum

Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

  • Lead the review and optimisation of a new ERP system
  • Manage and develop a small finance team, fostering growth and high performance
  • Produce monthly management reports and year-end financial statements
  • Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Monitor and report on key variances, driving corrective actions where needed
  • Oversee audit preparation, tax packs, and regulatory compliance
  • Take ownership of financial risk, credit control, and insurance-related matters
  • Supervise stock audits and ensure accurate reporting and analysis

Key qualifications and experience required:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
  • Proven track record in financial control, reporting, and systems management
  • Previous involvement in ERP implementation within a manufacturing setting is highly desirable
  • Confident influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic discussions

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced finance leader ready to take on a broader strategic role in a collaborative, values-driven business.

If you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.