Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) East Northamptonshire Competitive Salary  Executive Benefits Our client, a leading and highly respected engineering firm based in East Northamptonshire, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its executive team. This newly created role reflects a period of sustained growth and expansion across a group of companies. This is a senior level opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver financial strategy aligned to business objectives
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the group
• Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and governance
• Provide strategic financial insight to support senior decision-making
• Manage accounting, audits, and internal controls
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and external advisors
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role (CFO/FD level)
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting and reporting standards
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Able to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability
• High levels of integrity and professionalism

Experience with in engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments is advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-driven, innovative engineering group at an exciting stage of its growth journey. Contact us in confidence for further information.