Interim Head of Finance

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  • Job type

    Temporary

  • Location

    Yeovil

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production

  • Pay

    £ Competitive

  • Closing date

    4 Dec 2025
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Interim Head of Finance job in Somerset

Interim Head of Finance – Manufacturing | Yeovil | Up to £400/day | Oct 2025 Start

Hays are working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in the Yeovil area of Somerset, seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join their team from October 2025. This is a key leadership role, initially for 6 months+, with the potential to extend.

Key Details:
  • Location: Yeovil (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH)
  • Rate:** Up to £400 per day
  • Start Date: October 2025
  • Duration: 6 months+

About the Role:
You’ll lead a growing finance team, providing strategic oversight and hands-on support across financial operations. The business is scaling, and your leadership will be crucial in driving performance, improving processes, and supporting decision-making.

What We’re Looking For:
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in manufacturing finance
  • Strong people management and leadership skills
  • Ideally, experience working with organisations linked to the defence sector
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities Include:
  • Leading and mentoring the finance team
  • Overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Supporting strategic planning and commercial decision-making
  • Driving improvements in systems and processes
  • Liaising with senior stakeholders across the business

If you’re an experienced finance leader with a background in manufacturing and are available from October, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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