Strategic Financial Leader for International Engineering Firm

1 month ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp Full time

Harmonic Finance, a certified B Corp, is seeking an experienced Strategic Financial Leader to join their team. Located in Hertfordshire, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial strategy and support the growth of a globally-oriented engineering firm.

About the Role

The Strategic Financial Leader will be responsible for leading the finance function, developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives. This includes:

  • Financial Strategy Development: Implement and manage financial strategies that leverage the company's strong balance sheet.
  • Financial Integrity and Compliance: Maintain rigorous controls and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry standards.
  • Board and Leadership Collaboration: Work closely with senior leaders, providing insights that guide business strategy and decision-making.
  • Reporting and Analysis Leadership: Ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial reports, offering insightful data to support both operational and strategic planning.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role for an experienced finance leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist engineering firm with a strong track record of growth and excellence.

What You Will Need

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent), with a strong grounding in financial and regulatory compliance.
  • Relevant Industry Experience: Significant experience in a finance leadership role within a manufacturing or R&D-heavy organization—ideally in sectors such as medical devices, electronic engineering, defence, optical or mechanical engineering, automotive or related fields.
  • Strategic Financial Leadership: Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies that drive business performance and growth.
  • Collaborative Approach: Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and influence key decisions as a trusted strategic partner.
  • Operational Skills: Hands-on experience in financial reporting, controls, and compliance, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

As a valuable member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £120k-135k and the opportunity to work with a dynamic company that values innovation and employee development.



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