Head of Finance – Operations & Product

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially astute and analytically drivenHead of Financeto partner with ourOperations (Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality)andProductteams. This is a pivotal role that will provide strategic financial leadership drive performance through data and support decision-making across our end-to-end product lifecycle.

This role is ideal for a finance leader with a strongFP&A background deep understanding ofmanufacturing environments and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as the finance lead for Operations and Product providing financial insight and challenge to drive efficiency innovation and value creation.

• Collaborate with senior leaders across Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality and R&D to align financial planning with operational goals.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting forecasting and long-range planning for operations and engineering functions.

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning investment decisions and cost optimization.

• Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance reporting translating complex data into actionable insights.

• Support monthly management reporting cycles with timely and accurate analysis of variances trends and forecasts.

• Perform scenario analysis cost-benefit evaluations and profitability assessments for proposed projects or investments.
  

Operational Finance & Data Analytics

• Analyse key financial metrics and KPIs (e.g. revenue manufacturing and gross margins standard costs overheads cost of goods inventory costs working capital) to support performance management and strategic planning.

• Work closely with Finance and Operations teams to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.

• Monitor and analyse key manufacturing KPIs (e.g. yield throughput scrap downtime) and link them to financial outcomes.

• Partner with Quality teams to provide financial analysis and insight into cost of quality including scrap rework warranty claims and compliance initiatives. Support continuous improvement efforts by evaluating the financial impact of quality programs and helping prioritize investments that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

• Support supply chain planning and execution by providing financial insights into procurement strategies supplier performance logistics costs and inventory management. Partner with supply chain leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities improve working capital efficiency and evaluate the financial impact of sourcing and distribution decisions.

• Collaborate with Product teams to evaluate the financial impact of R&D initiatives prototype development and new product introductions. Provide cost-benefit analysis track project budgets and support investment decisions that align with innovation and long-term product strategy.

• Support make-vs-buy decisions capital investment appraisals and product costing strategies.

• Develop and maintain dashboards reports and data models that provide clear insights into operational and financial performance.

• Translate data into visualisations and narrative to support decision-making across the operations landscape and wider business.

• Identify and implement process improvements in reporting and data analysis.

• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and platforms.
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with departmental heads to create meaningful KPIs aligned to business objectives.

• Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure that the Operations and Product business units receive timely relevant and high-quality financial support. Act as the key liaison between these business units and the broader finance function ensuring alignment and responsiveness to business needs.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within amanufacturing or engineering-led business.

• StrongFP&A expertisewith a track record of driving performance through data and analysis.

• Deep understanding ofmanufacturing processes cost accounting and operational KPIs.

• Excellent financial modelling analytical and storytelling skills.

• Experience working in anoriginal design manufacturing (ODM)or product development environment is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Infor a plus) Excel and data visualization tools (PowerBI).

• ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred but not essential.

Why Join Brompton

• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the future of urban mobility.

• Work in a dynamic innovative environment where your insights directly impact product and operational excellence.

• Competitive salary bonus and benefits package.

• Opportunities for growth development and making a real difference.

You might not tick all the boxes and thats okay we still encourage you to apply. Here at Brompton we are always looking for people that share the same values and attitudes as we do as we continue to build diverse teams and a sense of community which is made stronger by each new individual who joins.

Benefits at Brompton:

Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along communicate and co-operate well with each other. The working climate is informal but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product despite any differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.

• Flexible working if applicable
• 9 Day Fortnight if appliable This is a flexible working pattern which individuals can opt in for where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days. (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This mean the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off.
• Annual Leave 20/25 days (select as appropriate) annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
• Competitive Salary Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
• Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style as all employees receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
• Social activities - Throughout the year enjoy time with your colleagues as we host an annual Summer and Christmas party annual bike rides (both inside and outside the UK) Birthday breakfast volunteering activities and family fun days just to name a few.
• Learning and Development - Access to free Linkedin Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
• Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme Care and Health Support Flexible Working Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
• Mental Health We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling resources and support for various mental health challenges. Theres also Head Space Bromptons approved wellness program for employees.
• Paid Leave We offer an enhanced Family Paternity and Maternity leave pay.

Brompton was listed amongst the best UK workplaces in 2020 and was awarded silver investors in People Accreditation and London Living Wage Employer in 2021.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion Commitment

Regardless of age disability race gender religion sexual orientation culture educational background parental status neurodiversity or disability - whoever you are if youre passionate about your work curious relentless and customer-obsessed we want to hear from you.