Job Description
Interim Head of Finance job in Somerset
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 financeStrong people management and leadership skillsIdeally, experience working with organisations linked to the defence sectorComfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities Include:Leading and mentoring the finance teamOverseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecastingSupporting strategic planning and commercial decision-makingDriving improvements in systems and processesLiaising 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. #
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:
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 financeStrong people management and leadership skillsIdeally, experience working with organisations linked to the defence sectorComfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities Include:Leading and mentoring the finance teamOverseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecastingSupporting strategic planning and commercial decision-makingDriving improvements in systems and processesLiaising 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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