Head of Finance

Head of Finance – A Career-Defining Opportunity – Hybrid working in South Nottingham£60,000 - £80,000 (DOE) - Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits We are working exclusively with a growing manufacturers based in South Nottingham, who are highly profitable with overseas offices….. Are you a qualified finance professional ready to lead with impact and stay hands-on with the numbers? Our client is looking for a sharp, commercially minded Head of Finance to join their growing business and take ownership of the entire finance function. This is a brand-new role, reporting directly to the MD, with a clear pathway to Finance Director and a seat at the leadership table. This is more than just a finance role—it's your chance to shape strategy, influence decision-making at the highest level, and grow alongside a dynamic company. You'll be the financial heartbeat, driving business performance through insightful analysis, robust planning, and proactive leadership. Key responsibilities…Lead the Financial Strategy – Help steer the company by aligning financial planning with business growth.Budgeting & Forecasting – Own the numbers and ensure they are ahead of the game.Compliance & Audit – Be the go-to expert for financial integrity and regulatory confidence.Reporting & Insight – Deliver accurate and actionable reports to both local and Group leadership.Team Leadership – Inspire a small, high-performing team while remaining hands-on with month-end duties.Growth Focused – Play a key role in evaluating investments and supporting major projects.What the client is looking for…Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with proven financial management experienceStrategic mindset with hands-on execution skillsConfident communicator who thrives in senior conversationsComfortable running monthly reports and forecasting, but with an eye on the big pictureExperienced with ERP systems (SAP experience a bonus)Passionate about leading people and building a collaborative finance culture What is on offer?...Salary of c£60-80,000 (Depending on experience)Company car + Bonus scheme (post-probation)Generous company pension contribution25 days holiday + birthday off + Christmas closureLong service rewards & death-in-service benefitAnnual salary and performance review This is your chance to make a genuine impact and grow into a senior leadership role while keeping your financial skillset sharp. If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be part of genuinely friendly company who hold their values dear, please get in touch. Other roles you may have applied for include, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Company Accountant, Finance Business Partner This role is commutable from Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Newark, Grantham Cherry Professional are recruiting this role on behalf of their clientCherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role