Head of Finance in Penrith
MacGregor Black is looking for an Head of Finance in Penrith
Job description
Head of Finance (Interim – Maternity Cover)
- Are you a qualified accountant with a strong track record in financial leadership and operational finance?
- Do you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments within food manufacturing or FMCG?
- Are you ready to lead a finance function through a key transition period, delivering stability, insight, and impact?
MacGregor Black are partnering with a growing food manufacturing business on the search for an Interim Head of Finance to cover maternity leave. This is a 4-month contract based in Penrith, with an immediate start.
This is a critical leadership role offering the opportunity to maintain continuity and drive financial clarity during a period of change.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance function, managing a small team and overseeing daily operations
- Deliver timely, accurate management accounts, reports, and analysis to the senior team
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management during the maternity cover period
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit obligations
- Act as a business partner to operational and commercial teams, supporting margin optimisation and cost control
- Provide clear, actionable financial insight to support decision-making
- Maintain and improve financial processes, systems, and controls
- Liaise with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders
What Are We Looking For?
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Experience at a senior finance level within food manufacturing, FMCG, or related sectors
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving SME environment
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Able to hit the ground running and commit to the full 4-month interim period
Please contact Carl Maw for full details.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Penrith
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 19-06-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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