Working closely with site leadership, operations and commercial teams, you will take ownership of site financial performance, driving improved profitability, stronger controls and enhanced decision-making across the manufacturing operation working closely with the Site Financial Controller. 

You will be actively involved in ::

• Acting as a key finance partner to the manufacturing and operational leadership teams
• Driving factory performance through robust reporting, KPI analysis and meaningful financial insight
• Leading margin improvement and cost reduction initiatives across labour, yield, waste and overheads
• Supporting operational teams with product costing, variance analysis and manufacturing efficiencies
• Managing site forecasting, budgeting and monthly management accounts
• Reviewing manufacturing spend and ensuring strong cost control disciplines across the site
• Providing financial evaluation and challenge on capital expenditure and operational investment projects
• Ensuring accurate reporting of stock, labour, overhead absorption and operational variances
• Monitoring financial controls and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

The successful candidate will be an experienced manufacturing accountant, who loves to work in a fast paced production environment. Your reward will be to work in an established business offering you a good benefits package and exciting career prospects.

This position would suit candidates looking for the next step in their career, willing to learn and eager to progress and develop. 

This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and evolving business environment.

• Competitive salary + study support + hybrid working (2 days in the office/3 WFH) + flexible working hours.
• Profitable, growing business with opportunities to develop.
• Supportive, collaborative finance team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, duties will include, but not limited to:

• Assisting with VAT returns preparation and tax documentation.
• Supporting with the preparation of monthly financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements and profit and loss statements.
• Supporting with bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Supporting the wider finance team.
• Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The person:

• Previous experience is essential!
• The successful candidate will be studying towards a professional qualification. 
• Good IT skills, including advanced Excel, are required. 
• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. 

Only candidates with proven payroll experience will be considered.

• Competitive salary + hybrid & flexible working + additional employee benefits
• A business with people at the forefront of what they do, providing a high-quality service
• Working in a dynamic, friendly, supportive team

The purpose of the role is to provide accurate and timely payroll administration support. This is a key role supporting operational teams across the businesses and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. 

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Supporting the processing of several monthly payrolls across multiple entities.
• Accurately inputting starters, leavers, salary amendments, and overtime information as required.
• Dealing with payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate records for GDPR and audit purposes.
• Assisting with process improvements. 
• Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The person:

• Previous payroll experience within a medium to large-sized business is desirable. 
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• You will have a drive to improve systems and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential 

This is a fantastic opportunity offering flexibility with hours, full-time 37.5 hours or part-time.

• Competitive salary + flexible working + healthcare + additional employee benefits.
• A genuinely friendly and supportive working environment where employees are valued.
• An approachable management team that encourages collaboration, making it easier to contribute ideas and improve processes.

The job:

• You will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, working closely with internal teams and an external payroll provider.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Reviewing and validating payroll data from internal sources, including shift allowances, expenses, variable pay rates etc.
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with payroll procedures and legislation.
• Completing payroll reconciliations.
• Managing new starters and leavers.
• Processing statutory payments and deductions (SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Liaising with third parties such as DWP and Child Support Agency.
• Dealing with queries.
• Assisting with basic financial data processing.

The Person:

• Previous experience with a complex payroll is required. 
• You will be a confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, are essential. 

• Competitive salary + study support + flexible/hybrid working + additional employee benefits. 
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• Shows a robust ESG policy reflected in their engagement with suppliers, customers, and employees, all working together to reduce the organisation’s environmental footprint.
• Working in a small, inclusive, supportive finance team. 

The Job:

The Finance Business Partner provides essential support to the organisation’s operational and strategic financial management, functioning as the primary bridge between finance and operations.

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Financial reporting and analysis. 
• Budgeting and financial planning. 
• Assisting with process improvements.
• Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The person: 

• The successful candidate will be studying for a professional financial qualification (ACCA/CIMA). 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. 
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is desirable. 
• The ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships is essential. 

This is a newly created role due to business growth/demands.

• Competitive salary + healthcare.
• An exciting place to work that is open to change/new ideas.
• Close, friendly, inclusive and supportive team across the business.
• Sustainability is at the forefront of everything they do. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Weighbridge Purchasing — Accurately process purchases over the weighbridge, ensuring prices, tonnages, and grades match agreed terms. Investigate and resolve discrepancies with internal pricing staff and weighbridge operators.
• Invoice Processing — Liaise with suppliers to obtain correct invoices, enter them into the system promptly, and ensure they are approved for payment without delay.
• Data Accuracy & Reporting — Enter all purchase data accurately and on time. Close tickets in FRED and update multiple spreadsheets used for reporting on quality, pricing, and material grades.
• Overhead Management — Manage site overhead costs, obtain approvals, challenge unexpected charges, and ensure all expenses are recorded correctly.
• Supplier Due Diligence — Complete due diligence checks for new suppliers, collect required documentation, set up accounts in the system, and maintain accurate, compliant records.

About You

• A strong understanding of transactional accounting processes is required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• You will be confident using accounting software and Excel.

This role will suit someone ready to take their first step into a finance career—either studying AAT or keen to begin. 

• Competitive salary + study support + healthcare.
• There will be incremental pay rises following exam passes!
• Full on-the-job training for AAT will be provided. 
• An exciting place to work that is open to change/new ideas.
• Close, friendly, inclusive and supportive team across the business.
• Sustainability is at the forefront of everything they do. 

Reporting to the Financial Controller, duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Updating and maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers. 
• Credit control duties. 
• Bank reconcilations for several bank accounts, including sterling, Euro and US Dollars.
• Main point of contact between finance and the commercial team. 
• Daily calls with the Sales Team for finance-related information.
• Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The person: 

• The successful candidate will have excellent academic results, including Maths and English. 
• Good IT skills are essential. 
• A positive attitude driven by curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn is essential. 

This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced and commercially aware finance professional who can quickly stabilise processes, improve financial controls, and support the business through ongoing audit and financial due diligence activity.

The successful candidate will primarily be based at the company’s East Yorkshire head office, with occasional travel to an additional site in the North East. Travel expenses will be covered.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the business through ongoing audit and financial due diligence processes
• Reviewing and improving balance sheet reconciliations and overall financial controls
• Investigating and resolving historic accounting inaccuracies following a recent acquisition
• Bringing greater rigour and structure to month-end and reporting processes
• Working closely with senior leadership to provide reliable financial information during a period of change

Candidate profile

We are keen to speak with experienced Management Accountant or senior finance professionals who:

• Are immediately available or available at short notice
• Have strong technical accounting and balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Are comfortable working through historic accounting issues and incomplete records
• Can operate autonomously and bring credibility to an established finance team
• Have experience within owner-managed, acquisitive or multi-site environments
• Are pragmatic, hands-on and capable of operating at pace

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining a robust control environment and providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the month-end close process and management reporting
• Managing balance sheet controls and reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Business partnering with operational stakeholders
• Supporting audit processes and strengthening financial controls
• Overseeing fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure projects
• Driving process improvements across the finance function

About you:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment
• Strong experience in financial reporting, controls and forecasting
• Confident working with senior stakeholders across the business
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take on a broad and influential role within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Hybrid working with expectations of 2 days in the office and a salary up to £65k.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Are you a finance professional looking to take the next step into a strategic leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation?

I am partnering with a highly respected, financially stable organisation seeking a qualified or part-qualified finance professional (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent) to support and help shape its finance function alongside an experienced Finance Director. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical capability, outstanding attention to detail, and a collaborative leadership style to play a key role in a values-led environment.

Working closely with the Finance Director, you will become a visible and trusted partner across the organisation, supporting operational and strategic financial management while leading a small and capable support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and insightful monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Lead budgeting processes, financial controls, audit preparation, and year-end activities
• Oversee cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset registers
• Partner with senior leaders to support informed financial decision-making
• Ad hoc reporting as required

Ideally you will be experienced in management accounting and financial controls, be confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders and you will be a collaborative leader who enjoys supporting and developing people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a people-focused organisation with a strong sense of purpose, where your contribution will genuinely make a difference. You will be empowered to grow professionally, take on meaningful responsibility, and work within a supportive culture committed to excellence.

This role combines technical accounting, team leadership and finance transformation, with a strong focus on AI, automation and process improvement.

• Leading a high-performing finance team of 6
• Owning the monthly revenue accounting close
• Managing multi-entity reporting under US GAAP and local GAAP
• Driving automation and AI initiatives across finance
• Supporting audits, controls and balance sheet integrity
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business

You will be;

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Strong revenue accounting experience
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments
• Passion for automation, data and continuous improvement

Benefits

Hybrid working, bonus, parking paid, private healthcare and pension

• Established and respected business.
• Strong reputation for quality.
• Multi-million-pound investment in technology and facilities.
• The purpose of the role is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of the purchase ledger.
• Supportive working environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, duties will include:

• Checking supplier invoices against delivery notes and GRN's
• Ensuring all invoices are authorised for processing/payment
• Inputting invoices into the system (c200 per day)
• Identifying and resolving issues
• Liaising with internal staff and suppliers to resolve queries
• Statement reconciliations
• Processing payment runs 
• Other ad hoc duties as required

This search is not limited to any industry.

• Previous Purchase Ledger experience is essential
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required
• Good communication skills are essential

Hybrid working - 2 days in the office

Joining a mid-size marketing team within a growing business, this role takes ownership of Digital Marketing activity, with a focus upon:

• 2 Company websites, including a re-launch project
• User experience, SEO, performance metrics
• Digital marketing campaigns
• CRM integration project
• Lead conversion & generation, analytics

Responsible for:

• Digital marketing strategy - including websites, SEO, digital campaigns, lead generation
• Running, maintaining and improving the digital marketing activities
• Large-scope project work - supporting a website re-launch
• Monitoring integrated digital marketing analytics across all websites, providing insights and recommendation to ensure optimised activity and user engagement
• Management of company-wide integration of CRM for lead retrieval
• Scope and review relevant KPIs throughout campaigns and projects
• Play an active part in generation of ideas
• Manage and create content where appropriate

Skills & experience required:

• At least 5 years' in a marketing role
• 3 years' digital marketing experience
• Experience in web marketing and digital analytics
• Pro-active work style

This is not a traditional FP&A role.

We are looking for someone who can bridge the gap between Finance and Data Engineering — helping reshape forecasting, reporting and financial insight through modern data platforms, automation and AI-enabled processes.

The business is investing heavily in its unified data platform and wants to move away from spreadsheet-heavy reporting towards dynamic, AI-assisted forecasting and performance analysis.

The role will involve:

• Transforming FP&A and forecasting processes
• Building driver-based planning models
• Working closely with Data Engineering teams
• Automating reporting and variance analysis
• Supporting AI-enabled finance workflows
• Acting as the link between Finance, Analytics and Technology

We are keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACA/ACCA
• Strong FP&A / commercial finance experience
• Experience improving forecasting and reporting processes
• Exposure to Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL and/or Python
• The ability to work credibly with both Finance and Technical teams
• A genuine interest in AI, automation and transformation

This is a highly visible role with genuine scope to influence how a global organisation uses data and AI within Finance.

An established, fast-paced organisation is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant for an immediate start to support a transition.    

This is a hands-on role in a complex, multi-entity environment, with a particular focus on group consolidations, balance sheet integrity, and supporting improved reporting following a recent ERP implementation.

Key responsibilities:

• Group consolidations across multiple entities
• Ownership and clean-up of balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting month-end close and statutory reporting
• Assisting with audit and improving financial controls post-ERP

Key requirements:

• Proven group accounting experience in a multi-entity environment
• Strong balance sheet and reconciliation expertise
• Experience working through ERP transitions / data challenges is beneficial
• Immediately available or on a very short notice period

• Competitive salary + additional employee benefits.
• Dedicated to sustainable manufacturing by minimising environmental impact and prioritising the use of recyclable and eco-friendly materials whenever possible
• Established, growing and profitable business with ongoing investment. 
• Friendly, collaborative team where finance works closely with operations, commercial and leadership across the Group. 

The job: 

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the finance department across the group and assist with month-end reporting. 

Reporting to the Finance Director, duties will include, but not limited to: 

• Accruals and prepayments. 
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Bank reconciliations. 
• Updating and maintaining the fixed asset register. 
• Monthly and quarterly VAT returns. 
• Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The person:

• Previous experience with month-end processes is required.
• Good IT skills are essential, including advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables and Lookups etc). 
• Good communication skills are essential. 
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership are required. 

They have a vacancy for a Booking Support Team Advisor. The purpose of the role is to deliver exceptional customer service ensuring all jobs are processed and booked in a timely and proficient manner

You do not need previous experience in a call centre environment but must have excellent customer service and administration skills, also strong attention to detail 

• Handle incoming calls ensuring Team targets are achieved, calls include booking new jobs, resolving queries on existing jobs and providing general updates.
• Review & process jobs booked at source ensuring they are parts checked, the correct component is added and available or ordered. Ensure jobs are authorised or validated before appointment date.
• Outbound call customers who have not selected a booking date to book appointment
• Complete and submit insurance authorisation requests from validations team.
• Ensure all email correspondence is actioned and suitable response issued.
• Liaison with Branch Managers to keep them abreast of any booking changes or amendments.
• Ensure job notes are factual, concise and up to date.

You will be;

• Secondary school educated with GCSE Maths and English
• Strong communication skills with a calm telephone manner
• Produces clear, accurate, and professional communication
• Confident communicating with customers via phone, SMS, and email
• Accurate data input
• Confident, energetic, and positive
• Ability to treat every customer with respect, respond promptly, listen, show empathy, take ownership and follow up on service provision

Hours of work - Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm

25 days holiday 

Head of Finance
Sheffield | Flexible working available

Pratap Executive are delighted to be supporting one of the most attractive and purposeful finance leadership opportunities in South Yorkshire.

The University of Sheffield Students’ Union is an outstanding organisation with a national reputation for excellence. Rated the best Students’ Union in the UK for the last 15 years, Sheffield SU combines strong social purpose with a vibrant commercial environment, an ambitious leadership team and a genuine commitment to people, inclusion and positive impact.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and values-led organisation at an exciting stage of its evolution. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic development, leading the operational finance function, and helping shape the organisation's future direction.

We are looking for a capable, emotionally intelligent and people-oriented finance leader who enjoys developing teams, building relationships and supporting positive change.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO and and supported by a fractional FD, the Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day finance operation and support the wider organisation through a period of continued development and transformation.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leadership and development of the finance team
• Management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Financial controls, governance and compliance
• Business partnering across the organisation
• Supporting systems and process improvement
• Helping colleagues navigate change with clarity and care

About You

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• An understanding of financial strategies in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong operational finance experience
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style
• The ability to communicate clearly with financial and non-financial stakeholders
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, development and continuous improvement

Candidates from commercial, charitable, education or professional services backgrounds are all encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension and holiday package
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing, menopause and fertility support
• Strong learning and development culture
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

90% of colleagues say they are treated with fairness, dignity and respect at work, with 82% proud to work for Sheffield Students’ Union.

Your next step

Please contact Nicola Worrow or Nik Pratap at Pratap Executive for a confidential conversation and to request the full opportunity brochure.

Pratap Executive are retained exclusively on this assignment. All direct applications will be forwarded to them for consideration.

North West | Board Appointment

Shape the future of advanced manufacturing. Influence at Board level. Deliver sustainable growth.

Velocity Composites plc is a differentiated, AIM-listed business operating at the forefront of advanced composite manufacturing, supporting global aerospace, automotive and renewable energy customers.

With revenues of £20.7m and strong EBITDA growth, the business is entering a critical phase of international expansion and value creation, with established operations in the UK and US and clear ambitions for further growth across Europe.

This is not a traditional CFO appointment.

This is a strategic leadership role at the heart of the business, partnering closely with the CEO and Board to shape direction, drive performance and support long-term, sustainable growth.

As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in guiding Velocity through its next chapter.

You will:

• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, influencing strategic direction and decision making
• Lead the financial strategy, planning and performance agenda, ensuring delivery of ambitious growth targets
• Provide commercial insight across operations, translating financial data into meaningful action
• Take ownership of investor relationships, market communication and AIM governance
• Drive international expansion, supporting growth in the US and Europe
• Build and lead a high-performing, forward-looking finance function

This is a role with real breadth and visibility, combining strategic, operational and market-facing responsibilities.

Why Velocity?

Velocity is redefining efficiency within the aerospace supply chain, using proprietary processes and technology to reduce material waste by up to 15 to 20 percent and deliver measurable value to customers.

At its core, the business is:

• Innovative and technically advanced
• Commercially focused and growth-oriented
• Values-driven, with a strong culture of trust, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Committed to ESG and sustainability, supporting customers in achieving net zero ambitions

With strong engagement scores and a collaborative leadership culture, this is an environment where people contribute, influence and grow.

We are looking for a commercially astute and credible finance leader who brings:

• Proven experience as a CFO or Finance Director within a complex, ideally manufacturing or engineering-led environment
• Experience operating at Board level within an AIM or listed business
• Strong track record of driving financial performance, cash management and strategic planning
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, leading a lean, high-impact team
• Confidence managing external stakeholders including investors, advisors and banks
• A collaborative, engaging leadership style with the presence to influence across the organisation

Most importantly, you will bring judgement, clarity and the ability to turn insight into action.

A highly competitive total reward package, including:

• Base salary and performance-related bonus
• Long-term incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package

Aligned to the seniority, impact and strategic importance of the role.

Pratap Executive has been exclusively retained on this appointment. All applications and initial discussions should be directed to Gillian McBride in confidence.

The company, based South Yorkshire, generates revenues in excess of £40 million and delivers strong, consistent profitability. With ambitious plans for European expansion and a clear pathway towards a future exit, the business is seeking to strengthen its Board with the addition of an experienced and commercially astute NED.

The Role
This appointment represents a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to influence and support the business as it scales internationally and prepares for transaction.

Working closely with the executive team, you will bring independent perspective, governance, and constructive challenge, helping to ensure the business is structured, disciplined, and fully aligned for value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and strategic input at Board level
• Support the development and delivery of European growth strategy
• Guide the business towards transaction readiness and eventual exit
• Introduce and embed structure, governance, and accountability across the leadership team
• Offer appropriate challenge and insight to drive performance and decision making
• Contribute to shaping the long-term strategic vision of the business

The Candidate

• Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director or senior executive within a scaling business
• Demonstrable involvement in preparing a business for exit and supporting transaction processes
• Experience of European market expansion
• Strong operational background, ideally within manufacturing or a related sector
• Ability to bring clarity, structure, and discipline to a growing management team
• Confident in providing constructive challenge while maintaining effective relationships
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance detail and big-picture thinking

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing business at a critical stage of its evolution. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting growth, strengthening governance, and ultimately helping to deliver a successful exit.

The founder has grown the business to almost £30m turnover with a strong margin, protected the balance sheet and created an opportunity to grow the scale of their market domestically & internationally. Short-term decision-making and long-term planning have become increasingly complex, leading to the decision to recruit a strong Finance Director to run the business and allow the Founder to focus on commercial and operational activity.

The Finance Director will be responsible for:

• Producing sharp management accounts and analysis to assess performance and support decisions.
• Deep influence of finance governance across all commercial and operational activity.
• Leading IT, HR and Administrative functions.
• Developing long term value creation opportunities for the business and the shareholders.

The package is set around £80,000 - £90,000 with the option to share in the future success of the company.

Working closely with the CSO, CFO and senior leadership team, this highly visible role will focus on turning data into insight, supporting strategic decision making and driving business performance improvement across the organisation.

The role offers broad exposure across operational, commercial and finance functions, combining analysis, business partnering and transformation activity in a fast-paced environment.

We are interested in speaking with individuals who bring strong analytical and MI capability, advanced Excel / BI skills, commercial curiosity and the ability to influence stakeholders through insight and evidence-based recommendations.

Exposure to high-growth, transformation or private equity-backed environments would be advantageous, as would experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to support data-led decision making.

Hybrid working model — 3 days in office. Accommodation support can be discussed for those travelling longer distances.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this newly created role will lead the FP&A function, delivering insight, challenge and financial direction to support strategic growth and business performance.

The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the Board, with responsibility for:

• Leading financial planning, forecasting and analysis
• Driving business performance reporting and commercial insight
• Supporting long-term strategic planning
• Enhancing financial models, KPIs and reporting capability
• Influencing decision making across the organisation
• Developing and leading a high-performing FP&A team

We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical capability and experience operating in a senior FP&A or commercial finance environment.

Candidates should be confident influencing at Executive level and able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Experience within financial services or a regulated environment would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans in a highly visible and influential leadership role.

For further information and a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Are you a commercially driven finance leader ready to shape strategic direction in a fast paced, innovative business?

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Commercial Finance to lead a high performing team and partner across Sales, Projects, Manufacturing, Product and R&D functions. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal leadership role with real influence across pricing, forecasting, strategic planning and business performance.

You will combine strong financial expertise with commercial insight, driving robust analysis, improving decision making and delivering meaningful impact across the organisation.

Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with proven senior leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering or a related sector, alongside outstanding stakeholder management and commercial acumen.

If you thrive in a strategic, hands on environment and want to play a key role in shaping future growth, please contact me for a confidential conversation.

Group Chief Finance Officer  

Luxury Hospitality Group

North - North East 

Significant Six-Figure Package

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the North of England’s most prestigious luxury hospitality groups at a pivotal moment in its growth journey.

Rockliffe Hall, alongside The Pheasant Hotel and The Feversham Arms Hotel, forms part of the Rockliffe Group  — a collection of distinctive, high-end properties combining five star luxury with characterful boutique experiences.

With significant investment underway, including a multi million pound redevelopment and recent acquisition activity, the group is entering an exciting new phase of expansion, with a clear ambition to establish a brand defined by true local luxury with international appeal.

This newly created Group Chief Finance Officer  role offers the opportunity to play a central role in that journey.

Working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams , you will lead financial strategy across the portfolio, driving performance, supporting growth and helping to shape the future direction of the business. You will bring commercial insight and operational understanding to optimise profitability, enhance reporting and support investment decisions across multiple sites.

This is a true leadership role, combining strategic influence with hands-on impact. You will partner closely with General Managers and functional leaders, build capability across the finance teams and help create a more integrated, high-performing group.

The role will suit a commercially minded Finance Director with experience in multi-site or hospitality environments, who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, evolving business. Someone who brings both credibility and energy, and who is motivated by the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

In return, you will join a business with strong values, a clear growth strategy and a genuine commitment to quality, people and guest experience. There is a highly competitive package and real scope for progression within the wider group.

If you are interested in being part of this next chapter, I would be delighted to have a confidential conversation.

What is on offer?

• Competitive salary + study support + hybrid working + additional employee benefits.
• Career growth opportunities within a global company.
•  Working in a team that values collaboration, development, and impact.

The Job:

As an FP&A Analyst, you will take ownership of cost‑effectiveness analysis, savings identification, and reporting while supporting core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams, providing insights that shape strategic decisions and improve profitability.

This role also offers the chance to use AI‑enabled tools to enhance reporting quality, automate manual tasks, and contribute to a growing culture of innovation within Finance.

• Cost savings analysis – Identify, size, and track savings opportunities across third‑party spend and overheads.
• Savings reporting – Produce monthly reporting on identified, in‑progress, and realised savings.
• Margin analysis – Analyse vendor spend, contract economics, and profitability by revenue stream.
• Variance analysis – Report on performance vs Plan, Forecast, and Prior Year with clear, accurate commentary.
• Budgeting & forecasting – Support planning cycles, model updates, and assumption reviews.
• AI‑assisted analysis – Use AI tools to accelerate insight generation and improve reporting quality.
• Stakeholder partnership – Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations etc.

The person:

• A strong understanding of costings, margin analysis, and cost analytics is required.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI and AI‑driven analysis tools is essential.
• Experience in identifying and tracking cost savings is highly desirable.
• High standards of accuracy, analytical curiosity, and the confidence to challenge assumptions are essential.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight are essential.

Shape the next chapter of a respected UK property brand

“A great opportunity has emerged for a creative, commercially driven Head of Marketing at Potter Space”

We are looking for someone who will own our brand strategy and multi-channel execution. You’ll be working directly at the leadership level to translate business goals into a clear, dominant market presence

Potter Space is a commercial property company that owns, operates and develops five business parks across the UK, each connected by road or rail to major business arteries and offering links to our key cities and ports. With a clear growth plan in place, this is a rare opportunity for a creative, commercially minded Head of Marketing to build on a strong, trusted brand and take it confidently into its next phase.

This is a senior leadership role blending long-term brand strategy with confident, hands-on creative execution.

You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and senior team to evolve how the Potter Space brand looks, sounds and shows up protecting its credibility while introducing bolder campaigns, standout events and richer content across digital, social and live platforms.

You’ll lead:

• Brand strategy, narrative and consistency
• High-impact campaigns, launches and events
• Content, digital and social channels
• Proposition development and leasing support
• Agencies, budgets and marketing performance

This is a role for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action and strategy into visible impact.

You’ll be a senior B2B marketer with:

• Strong brand and campaign experience
• A track record of delivering creative, commercial marketing
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Excellent storytelling and content skills

Property experience is welcome but not essential, fresh perspectives encouraged.

Why Potter Space?

• A respected brand with ambition and momentum
• Direct influence at leadership level
• Leeds HQ with a growing national footprint
• The chance to leave a lasting creative legacy

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to join Luxfer Gas Cylinders  a global, engineering-led manufacturing business based in the East Midlands  leading a key operational site through growth, transformation, and strategic development.

As part of Luxfer Group, a NYSE-listed global organisation, Luxfer Gas Cylinders is at the forefront of high-pressure lightweight aluminium and composite cylinder technology serving critical sectors including alternative fuels, aerospace, medical, life support, and fire safety. With a clear mission to create a safer, cleaner and more energy-efficient world, this role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence in a business shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.

The role will take full responsibility for manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality and HSE, delivering operational performance while embedding continuous improvement and supporting long-term strategic growth.

Candidate Profile

• Proven senior leadership experience within complex, regulated manufacturing environments
• Background in relevant sectors such as metals, aerospace, automotive, nuclear, or advanced engineering/manufacturing
• Demonstrable success leading operational transformation and performance improvement programmes
• Strong track record in operational excellence and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Commercially minded with the ability to align operational delivery to wider business strategy
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and inspiring high-performing teams

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
• Direct, relevant manufacturing sector experience in a comparable operational leadership role
• Strong understanding of quality, HSE, supply chain and engineering integration within manufacturing operations

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact leadership role within a global organisation, offering the opportunity to shape site strategy, influence operational direction, and deliver meaningful change.

Working closely with senior leadership teams across the European and global business, you will play a key role in driving efficiency, capability and long-term growth while contributing to Luxfer’s commitment to innovation, customer success and operational excellence.

Why Join Luxfer:

• Lead with Purpose – Drive operational excellence in a business focused on creating a safer and more sustainable future
• Shape Growth – Influence strategic decisions and lead transformation across a critical manufacturing operation
• Global Collaboration – Work within an international leadership structure and cross-functional environment
• Continuous Improvement Culture – Champion innovation, lean thinking and capability development
• Long-Term Impact – Join a business investing in technology, people and future growth

This is a rare opportunity for a strategic and hands-on operations leader to make a lasting impact within a market-leading manufacturing organisation.

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Full time, hybrid role, Telford office base

Global business - high-impact transformation role.

Review and redesign end-to-end People processes, aligning them across the business and embedding best practice. A key focus will be identifying opportunities to streamline and scale processes through automation and AI, helping steer the business towards a more intelligent, future-ready operating model.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Reviewing fragmented processes and introducing structure, standardisation, and governance
• Designing scalable, globally aligned People processes that improve efficiency and user experience
• Identifying and delivering opportunities for automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Ensuring processes are aligned effectively across different regions and business units
• Partnering closely with HR Systems, Finance, and wider stakeholders to embed changes
• Using data and insight to measure impact, track ROI, and drive continuous improvement

• Key project exposure - supporting market scoping and evaluation of HRIS solutions
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver change

The Person:

• At least 3 years’ exposure to HR/People systems and processes – full employee lifecycle
• Proven experience in process design, optimisation, or transformation (ideally within HR or shared services)
• Strong MS Excel experience and analytical capability, including experience using Power BI or similar tools to create dashboards and insight
• Experience working in global and/or complex organisational environments
• A proven track record of delivering change/transformation from concept through to BAU
• Strong understanding of the interplay between systems, processes, and data
• Confidence influencing & challenging stakeholders without formal authority and in a consulting manner

6.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Overview
Managing weighbridge operations within a busy logistics environment, ensuring accurate recording of weights and facilitating smooth logistics processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of warehouse management systems, materials handling, and mechanical knowledge, with experience in shipping and receiving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate the weighbridge equipment accurately to record vehicle weights for incoming and outgoing lorries
• Ensure all weighings are correctly logged into the system
• Manage shipping and receiving documentation, ensuring compliance with company procedures
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on weighing equipment and report any faults or issues
• Maintain safety standards at all times, including adherence to health and safety regulations during operational tasks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in weighbridge operations essential
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems is advantageous
• Mechanical knowledge related to weighing equipment and general warehouse machinery
• Familiarity with shipping & receiving processes, including load & unload procedures
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and data entry
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly successful, private equity-backed business experiencing significant growth and transformation. Based on the outskirts of Leeds with a flexible hybrid working pattern, this newly created role offers the chance to partner directly with senior executives and play a key role in driving commercial performance and value creation.

Reporting to the Director of FP&A, you'll work closely with the CFO, CEO and wider leadership team, providing commercial challenge, financial insight and strategic support across operational and functional areas. You'll lead budgeting, forecasting and business case development, while helping to shape investment decisions, improve reporting and drive business performance.

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong business partnering experience gained within FP&A or commercial finance. You'll be commercially minded, highly analytical and confident influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an ambitious, acquisitive organisation where finance is at the heart of decision-making and where your impact will be visible from day one.

Package: £60,000–£65,000 salary, car allowance, bonus and excellent career progression opportunities.

This is a scale-up with momentum.

Backed by strong foundations, a differentiated product offering and a values-led culture, the organisation has achieved significant growth and is now entering its next phase, one that requires enhanced leadership, operational maturity and global expansion at pace.

We are seeking an exceptional CEO to partner closely with the Founder and Board to shape and deliver this next chapter.

The Opportunity

This is a role for a leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, product-led environments and understands how to scale a manufacturing / distribution business within competitive consumer markets.

You will:

• Define and execute a compelling global growth strategy
• Scale a manufacturing / distribution led operation to meet increasing international demand
• Strengthen routes to market across key regions
• Drive commercial performance while embedding operational excellence
• Build organisational capability without losing pace or agility

This is an opportunity to transform a successful business into a globally recognised, best-in-class operator.

The Profile

You are a proven CEO, Managing Director or senior executive with a strong track record in manufacturing and consumer goods.

You bring:

• Experience leading and scaling manufacturing / distribution led organisations to £100m+
• A deep understanding of consumer markets, brand positioning and route-to-market strategy
• International exposure, with the ability to operate across multiple regions
• Strong commercial and operational acumen, with a focus on sustainable growth
• The ability to introduce structure and governance without diluting entrepreneurial spirit

Your leadership style is credible, decisive and people-centric. You understand that performance and culture go hand in hand—and you lead accordingly.

Why This Role

• A genuine inflection point with significant growth potential
• A product-led, internationally scaling business
• Strong foundations with clear ambition and investment behind it
• The opportunity to shape the future of a global consumer brand

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a confidential consultancy client an experienced  Accountant to support the delivery of a major project on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract basis. Working closely with the business owner and senior stakeholders, this is a hands-on role offering exposure to a broad range of commercial finance and project accounting activities within a fast-paced service-sector environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex management information, providing meaningful financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making at board level. This position requires someone with excellent communication and presentation skills, strong commercial awareness and exceptional attention to detail. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of a high-profile client project
• Producing and analysing complex management information
• Project accounting, including modelling delivery costs and potential outcomes
• Providing financial insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders and board-level audiences
• Working with large data volumes within Excel
• Liaising directly with clients and internal stakeholders

Ideally you will have proven project accounting experience,  as strong analytical and commercial finance background with experience within a service-sector business and advanced Excel and spreadsheet modelling skills. Your communication skills will be 1st class and an exposure to Power BI would be advantageous

This is a 6 month fixed term contract, 3 days/ week predominantly home based with occasional travel to London. Ideally you will be based in Lincolnshire so you are available for the occasional collaborative meeting .  This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional seeking a flexible contract role with significant stakeholder exposure and involvement in a major consultancy-led project.

• An exciting place to work that is open to change/new ideas.
• Close, friendly, inclusive and supportive team across the business.
• Sustainability is at the forefront of everything they do. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to help establish and manage a separate profit and loss account within our existing business structure due to a recent acquisition.

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to shape processes, reporting, and financial controls from the outset within a growing operation.

The position would suit someone who is studying, qualified, or QBE Accountant. More importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, commercial mindset, and capability to operate in a hands-on environment.

• Set up and manage a standalone P&L within the existing business structure
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Manage and reconcile intercompany charges and transactions
• Support ongoing financial analysis and performance reporting
• Assist with process improvements and financial controls as the project develops
• Analyse large volumes of operational and financial data
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Help develop reporting tools and improve data accuracy across systems

• An exciting place to work that is open to change/new ideas.
• Close, friendly, inclusive and supportive team across the business.
• Sustainability is at the forefront of everything they do. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to help establish and manage a separate profit and loss account within our existing business structure due to a recent acquisition.

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to shape processes, reporting, and financial controls from the outset within a growing operation.

The position would suit someone who is studying, qualified, or QBE Accountant. More importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, commercial mindset, and capability to operate in a hands-on environment.

• Set up and manage a standalone P&L within the existing business structure
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Manage and reconcile intercompany charges and transactions
• Support ongoing financial analysis and performance reporting
• Assist with process improvements and financial controls as the project develops
• Analyse large volumes of operational and financial data
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Help develop reporting tools and improve data accuracy across systems

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll play a key role in shaping strategy and driving performance across the business. You’ll provide financial insight, challenge, and guidance to senior stakeholders, ensuring projects and investments deliver maximum value. The position is key in building relationships in the rental division of the business and supporting the Divisional Director to drive profitability.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver incisive financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Partner with leaders across operations, commercial, and procurement.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.

About you:

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with advanced Excel/financial modelling.
• Confident influencer, able to simplify complexity and drive change.
• Energetic, proactive, and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension & life assurance (4x salary)
• Lucrative bonus
• Learning & development opportunities
• Supportive, people-focused culture

This is a chance to make a real impact in a growing, purpose-led business where finance is at the heart of decision-making.