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Specialist recruitment. Trusted partnerships. Long-term results.

Hawthorn One is your specialist recruitment partner for finance appointments within the manufacturing sector. We support the full finance structure through three distinct approaches: executive and leadership search, qualified finance recruitment and transactional finance appointments, delivered on both a permanent and interim basis.

  • Market insight
  • Focused network.
  • Full team coverage.

We support businesses and finance professionals across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, delivering high quality finance talent to the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry. From entry level roles through to Finance Director and C-suite appointments.

Our approach is consultative, relationship led and deliberately selective, designed to help businesses hire with confidence and support finance professionals to make informed career moves.

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About Us

Recruitment Built on Understanding

Every successful search starts with a clear understanding of the business and the person behind the role.

We take the time to understand:

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    How your business operates. From processes and systems to culture and long term objectives.
  • Successful entreprenours and business people laughing in an office
    Your finance team and hiring challenges. Not just the job description.
  • A victorious female person on a mountain top
    Your career ambitions, motivations and what you value most.

By working collaboratively with both clients and candidates, we deliver recruitment solutions that are technically strong, culturally aligned and built for the long term.

Real Roles. Real Teams. Real Results.

“We don’t just match CVs to job descriptions. We connect people to businesses where they can thrive.”
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Manufacturing Finance Recruitment Specialists

Our expertise sits at the intersection of manufacturing and finance recruitment.

We understand the realities of manufacturing environments – from operational pressures and margins to growth planning, investment and performance. That insight shapes how we recruit, using a structured and tailored search process designed for each level of hire, to identify finance professionals who can deliver real impact from day one.

From transactional roles to senior leadership, if it’s part of your finance team, we understand it and we recruit it.

We recruit permanent and interim appointments, tailoring our approach to the level and complexity of each role.

  • Executive & Leadership Search

    For senior, business-critical hires, we use a targeted search model to identify high-impact candidates, including those not actively looking, who can shape your finance function’s future. We build a strong understanding of the role and business, then combine detailed briefing, structured assessment, and clear insights to deliver a highly aligned shortlist with full transparency throughout.

  • Qualified Finance & Managerial Appointments

    At this level, hiring becomes more nuanced, with equal emphasis on technical ability, commercial awareness, and cultural fit within a manufacturing environment. We support these hires on a retained or contingent basis, combining our network with targeted search. By understanding the role, team, and success criteria, we assess candidates holistically to ensure strong alignment and genuine value add.

  • Transactional Finance

    These roles move quickly, and so do we. We know exactly how to find the right people, whilst maintaining an active network of transactional finance professionals.  We focus on candidates who can integrate quickly, with the right attitude and experience to add value from day one. Our approach is efficient and responsive, ensuring quality support exactly when it’s needed.

Experience That Delivers Confident Hiring

Across every level of hire, our process is structured, insight-led and tailored to the needs of the role.

  • Timing matters

  • Confidence in decisions

  • Potential properly understood

With decades of market insight behind us, we bring clarity and structure to the hiring process, delivering confident and well-informed decisions.

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Why Work With Hawthorn One

A focused, specialist service delivering better outcomes for both businesses and finance professionals.

  • A focused talent pool.

    Our network is naturally concentrated within manufacturing finance aligned to client demand for sector experience, whilst remaining open to exceptional talent beyond it.

    Faster access to relevant candidates, fewer mismatches, and stronger long-term hires.

  • Proven search capability and process control.

    We’ve invested in industry leading systems and sourcing tools to ensure no stone is left unturned whilst maintaining a consistent, well managed recruitment process.

    You’re not limited to who applies; you access the full market and remain closely involved throughout.

  • Our focus is delivery. Not volume.

    Each consultant works closely with a small number of clients at any one time, ensuring every search receives the attention it deserves.

    Stronger partnerships and repeat success.

  • Full team coverage.

    We recruit across the full finance structure from transactional roles to Finance Director and C-suite appointments. With deep expertise at every level.

    Our recruitment approach fits the role, delivered by a single partner who builds a deep understanding of your full finance function.

  • Compliance and best practice.

    As a REC accredited business, we operate to standards that exceed industry expectations.

    Assurance you’ll receive a professional, compliant and well-managed hiring process.

Trusted by Clients and Candidates

Our reputation is built on consistency, integrity and results.

Clients and candidats across Lancashire and Greater Manchester trust Hawthorn One for our straightforward communication and professional, supportive approach.

  • Finance Director

    I’ve worked with many finance recruiters, and you really stood out for your clear, honest and supportive approach. The role was well explained, communication was excellent, and I always felt kept in the loop. I’d be very happy to work with you again.

  • Managing Director

    We worked with Lucinda on a Finance Director hire in manufacturing. She understood our requirements well, delivered a strong, relevant shortlist within agreed timelines, and the process ran smoothly. Her market knowledge was clear and I would happily recommend her for senior manufacturing hires.

  • Finance Director

    I’ve worked with Lucinda and Cassie at Hawthorn One on several finance hires and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. They understand the sector, provide well-aligned candidates, and communicate clearly throughout. Their honest, consultative approach stands out – no pressure, just a focus on the right long-term fit. A pleasure to work with.



  • Management Accountant

    I’ve worked with Lucinda for several years, and she helped me secure my current role. She’s genuine, supportive, and focused on finding the right fit – not just any role. Always clear, never pushy, and her interview advice really boosted my confidence. I’d highly recommend her.

  • Finance Director

    I have used Lucinda for recruitment for many years now and have always found her to be extremely professional and easy to deal with. She takes time to understand the company and role that she is recruiting for and as a result always knows what type of person will be a very good fit. In short she is excellent at what she does.



  • Finance Director

    I have known Cassie for a number of years and is an absolute please to work with. She has recently assisted with finding a new role for me and I could not fault the process at all. Thank you.



  • Head of Finance

    Lucinda is always my go-to recruiter – for hiring, job moves, or advice. She takes the time to understand the brief and consistently delivers the right fit. Honest, reliable, and never pushy, she’s a pleasure to work with. As a Head of Finance, I trust her to find strong candidates quickly and would highly recommend her.

  • Finance Director

    We had a very positive experience working with Hawthorn One on a Finance Director hire. Lucinda was professional, transparent and took the time to understand our needs. Communication was proactive and candidates were well considered, even under tight timelines. I’d happily work with them again and highly recommend them

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Lucinda is a fantastic recruiter, set apart from the rest with her unique style. Her approach to candidate management is exceptional leaving them feeling that they really matter. Hawthorne One will no doubt develop into one of the go to agencies for Manufacturing Finance roles. Good luck Lucinda.



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Build Your Team. Plan Your Move.

Whether you’re building your finance team or exploring your next role, from leadership appointments to hands-on support, we combine sector expertise with a relationship-led approach to deliver the right outcome.

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