We are looking for a high-calibre finance leader (6 years PQE) to operate as a true strategic partner to senior operational leaders across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Logistics in a large, complex, asset-intensive environment.

With a remit comparable in scope and influence to a Head of Finance, this role sits at the heart of decision-making—shaping strategy, influencing multi-million-pound investment decisions, and driving operational performance across critical business functions.

You will be expected to step away from the desk, embed yourself within operations, and build deep relationships with stakeholders both on-site and in the field.

What You’ll Be Responsible ForStrategic Business Partnering

Act as the trusted finance partner to senior Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement leaders

Provide independent challenge and commercial insight to optimise cost, performance, and long-term value

Influence decision-making across sourcing strategies, capital investment, and operational initiatives

Build strong, credible relationships across operational sites—not just head office

Performance & Decision Support

Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning

Drive financial rigour across large-scale programmes and cost bases

Develop and evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and transformation initiatives

Commercial & Financial Leadership

Own financial modelling across key programmes, including scenario analysis and long-term forecasting

Provide insight on cost drivers, supplier economics, and operational performance

Identify risks, opportunities, and interventions to improve delivery against plan

Ensure decisions are aligned with cash flow, profitability, and long-term strategic goals

Influence & Leadership

Operate as a credible advisor to Directors and senior stakeholders, providing challenge and guidance [Senior Fin...June 2026 | Word]

Lead and develop high-performing teams (direct or indirect)

Drive a culture of commercial accountability and financial discipline

Represent finance in cross-functional forums, governance boards, and programme discussions

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 6 years PQE

Proven experience in business partnering within supply chain, logistics, engineering, or similarly operational environments

Background in large, complex organisations with multiple stakeholders and significant cost bases

A confident, credible communicator who can challenge senior stakeholders and influence outcomes

Track record of building relationships beyond finance—particularly in operational/on-site environments

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financials into strategic insight

Experience operating at Senior Manager level with exposure to Director-level stakeholders

What Makes This Role Different

Scope and impact typically aligned to a Head of Finance role

High visibility with senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Opportunity to shape major operational and strategic decisions

A true “out-of-the-seat” business partnering role—not desk-bound FP&A

Exposure to complex, high-value programmes and transformation initiatives

Package

Up to £110,000 base salary

Up to 30% bonus

Pension, share schemes, and flexible benefits

Additional lifestyle and travel benefits