Head Of Finance

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Taunton
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    £60-70k

Senior Finance Manager / Head of Finance

Your new company
You’ll be joining a pioneering global leader in technological manufacturing, with a rich heritage dating several decades that operates across the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. With a strong focus on precision engineering and cutting-edge solutions, this company is committed to enabling breakthroughs that shape the future. It’s a publicly listed organisation with a collaborative culture, a clear growth strategy, and a reputation for technical excellence.

Responsibilities include:
  • Deliver accurate financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts to support site performance.
  • Partner with site leadership to provide financial insight for strategic decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting standards, including long-term contract reporting.
  • Support investment and sourcing decisions with robust business cases.
  • Review and approve customer proposals for financial viability.
  • Maintain standard costing and drive variance analysis.
  • Manage audit, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate on R&D capitalisation and currency risk management.
  • Contribute to group finance initiatives and site control reviews.
  • Lead and develop the site finance team.
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with extensive experience in finance leadership and business partnering. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a proven ability to deliver results with accuracy and accountability. You’ll bring a solid understanding of manufacturing environments, ERP systems and standard costing. A detail-oriented approach and the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders will be key to your success. An
An understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards is a distinct advantage.

What you'll get in return
Rewards include a competitive salary of up to £70,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped office with onsite parking and enjoy flexibility through work-from-home days when appropriate. Joining a forward-thinking organisation, you’ll be part of a high-tech, purpose-led environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

What you need to do now
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