Head of Finance – Northamptonshire
Our client who operates in the construction space, are seeking a hands‑on, commercially minded Head of Finance / Financial Controller to partner senior leadership and reshape the business.
The focus is on driving profitability, tightening cash control and MI, and lifting net margins from a realistic path to significant growth. You’ll reshape, and lead the finance team by driving efficiency in processes, and realigning responsibilities, and reshaping the finance team.
The role- Number one finance lead on site, full ownership of reporting, cashflow, budgeting and MI.
- Restructure and lead the finance team (management accounting, purchase ledger/payroll/expenses, credit control, support), clarifying roles and streamlining processes
- Partner leadership on deals, pricing, stocking and aftermarket strategy, providing strategic solutions, not just numbers.
- Lead and reshape a small finance team, streamline processes and eliminate double‑handling between systems.
- Improve credit control and sales ledger process and manage relationships with lenders
- Full‑time office‑based role in a direct, fast‑paced manufacturing environment
About you- Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong management accounting and commercial finance experience.
- Ideally from a construction/manufacturing background.
- Resilient, straight‑talking, thrives in turnaround situations and wants visible impact, not a steady‑state role.
- Confident with systems/MI and comfortable challenging senior stakeholders.
Package- c.£55,00- 60,000 base
- Future profit‑linked bonus and potential for longer‑term progression into a more senior Head of Finance/FD‑type remit.