Vice President, Finance

Overview G&H provides photonics engineering and manufacturing solutions for industry, telecoms, aerospace, defence, space and life sciences. We are recruiting for a VP of Finance for our Optical Systems Division, ideally based around Ilminster or Plymouth, UK. As VP Finance, Optical Systems Division, you'll report to the G&H CFO while supporting the Executive Vice President of the Optical Systems Division, delivering accurate financial analysis and insight to help shape strategic decision-making. You’ll lead the financial planning cycle across 8 international sites, ensuring budgets, forecasts and strategic plans are aligned and effectively executed. Responsibilities Acting as a trusted finance business partner to the Division EVP, advising on the financial impact of strategic decisions Preparing business cases and analysing product line profitability to support growth initiatives Managing working capital and inventory levels to optimise cash flow across sites in the UK and US Overseeing financial reporting, audit preparation, tax submissions, and compliance with internal controls Providing leadership and development to site financial controllers and ensuring consistent application of finance policies across the division Collaborating with Group Finance on audits, improvement initiatives and acquisition assessments, including financial due diligence Promoting and role-modelling G&H’s core values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Action, Unity and Precision, while maintaining a culture of safety, respect and continuous improvement Requirements What We’re Looking For: Role: You’ll be a commercially minded finance leader with a strong track record in manufacturing environments, comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels. With a deep understanding of financial processes and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders, you’ll bring analytical rigour, leadership, and a solutions-focused mindset to this key role. Extensive experience in a senior finance role, including business partnering with non-finance colleagues A solid background in manufacturing and familiarity with ERP and standard costing systems Strong knowledge of US and UK GAAP; IFRS experience is a plus Advanced Excel skills and a data-driven approach to decision making Excellent communication, leadership and team development skills A high level of accountability, accuracy, and results orientation Our Benefits Package Includes participation in competitive Management and Long-Term Incentive Plans 29 days holiday + bank holidays 6% employer pension contribution Private Health Insurance offered Health Cash Plan Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at G&H (Gooch & Housego) by 2x Get notified about new Vice President Finance jobs in Ilminster, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr