Vice President of Finance

In partnership with Keeler Recruitment, Thurne-Middleby is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join its board as Vice President of Finance.

Thurne-Middleby has an international reputation for high-quality, precision-engineered industrial slicing systems for bacon, cooked meats, and cheese applications. Building on more than 50 years of industry experience, Thurne has pioneered a succession of industry first technologies in high-speed slicing, incorporating advanced vision, scanning, and computer software that serve both small family firms and major global processors.

All assembly is carried out at our Norwich headquarters by a skilled team of mechanical and electrical engineers, with a dedicated facility for in-house component production. Our machining capabilities range from multi-axis CNC machining and milling to sheet metal fabrication and welding.

Since 2015, Thurne has been part of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), a global group of 100+ companies in food processing, commercial cooking, and residential appliances. With Middleby s backing, Thurne s commitment to innovation has never been stronger, delivering production efficiencies and value to food processors around the world.

As Vice President of Finance, you will join the board-level leadership team, reporting directly to the President of Thurne-Middleby and working closely with the Middleby Food Processing Division. This is a pivotal role with broad scope and exciting future opportunities ideal for either an ambitious finance leader stepping up to their first board-level appointment, or an established professional ready to expand their international and strategic remit.

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis (local and corporate).
• Provide strategic insight to the President and Group, influencing key business decisions.
• Manage and develop the Finance team, with responsibility for HR, Payroll, and IT functions.
• Ensure compliance with UK and US GAAP, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, and working capital.
• Lead an ERP and HR systems upgrade within the next 18 months.
• Support a planned site development project (within 3 4 years).
• Contribute to wider Middleby Food Processing Group initiatives, with potential for wider opportunities in the future.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) with 5+ years managerial experience.
• Strong track record in manufacturing, ideally with complex projects, R&D, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Experience of both UK and US GAAP preferred.
• ERP and systems implementation experience.
• Understanding of employment and contract law.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and leadership skills.
• A confident and enquiring leader able to challenge senior stakeholders and drive positive change.

Excellent package to match the best including relocation package for the right candidate, full details upon request.