Job type
TemporaryLocation
YeovilWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£ CompetitiveClosing date
4 Dec 2025
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.
