LHH Recruitment Solutions
Group Chief Financial Officer
Global Manufacturing Group
UK
About the Business
This role sits within a private equity-backed group of industrial manufacturing businesses with operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group generates approximately £120 million in annual revenue and comprises a number of established, profitable, and cash-generative trading entities.
The Opportunity
We are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to work closely with the CEO, Board, and investors to support the continued development of the group.
This is a hands-on role combining strategic input with day-to-day financial leadership across multiple international entities. The CFO will play a key role in improving reporting, strengthening financial controls, and supporting ongoing growth and operational improvements in a private equity environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide financial support and challenge to the CEO, Board, and business unit leaders to help drive performance and improve profitability.
- Develop and maintain consistent monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the group, including preparation of consolidated accounts.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, including foreign exchange exposure where relevant.
- Manage relationships with lenders and oversee borrowing facilities, including monitoring covenant compliance.
- Establish and improve financial controls, systems, and processes across the group to support accurate reporting and governance.
- Work closely with subsidiary finance teams and leadership to ensure alignment across international operations.
- Support delivery of value creation initiatives in line with private equity objectives.
Required Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Proven senior finance experience within a manufacturing or industrial business.
- Experience working in a private equity-backed environment or with external investors.
- Track record of operating across multiple legal entities and international markets.
- Experience managing consolidated group reporting and driving improvements in financial processes and controls.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a mid-sized, growing business.
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