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Specialist Manufacturing Sectors

Explore the specialist manufacturing finance sectors Hawthorn One serves in Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Targeted, consultative recruitment solutions for businesses and candidates.

Hawthorn One focuses exclusively on finance recruitment and leadership appointments within the manufacturing sector, allowing us to develop deep insight into the finance challenges, culture and skill sets unique to this industry.

We work with all sectors within the manufacturing and engineering industry across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Manufacturing is not one-size-fits-all. Each sub-sector brings different pressures and finance teams must adapt accordingly.

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Manufacturing and Engineering Sectors We Support

Our experience covers a wide range of manufacturing sub-sectors. This is not an exhaustive list, we support finance recruitment across the full spectrum of manufacturing and engineering environments.

  • Engineering & Industrial Manufacturing

    Supporting finance teams in process driven, production led organisations, including metal fabrication, machinery, equipment manufacturing and heavy engineering.

  • Automotive & Automotive Components

    Recruiting finance professionals who understand complex production flows, supplier networks, cost control and margin management.

  • Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

    Working with businesses operating in highly regulated, quality critical environments with long production cycles and complex reporting requirements.

  • Plastics, Polymers & Materials Manufacturing

    Placing finance professionals familiar with raw material volatility, yield, waste and margin sensitivity.

  • Textiles, Fabrics & Flexible Materials Manufacturing

    Supporting finance teams within fabric, textile and flexible material environments, where costing, waste, throughput and operational efficiency are critical.

  • Wood, Timber & Building Products Manufacturing

    Recruiting finance professionals for manufacturing businesses operating in timber, wood based products, construction materials and related supply chains.

  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing

    Recruiting finance teams for high volume, compliance heavy environments where controls, traceability and operational pace are critical.

  • Pharmaceutical & Chemical Manufacturing

    Hiring finance professionals experienced in regulated environments, controlled processes and quality led operations

Supporting Businesses of All Ownership Structures

Alongside sector specialism, we work with businesses of all ownership structures and sizes, adapting our approach accordingly.

  • Owner Managed & Entrepreneurial Businesses

    Supporting growing manufacturing businesses where finance teams are lean, roles are hands-on and commercial influence is high. Cultural alignment and versatility are critical.

  • Private Equity Backed

    Recruiting finance professionals who can operate in fast-paced, change driven environments, supporting growth, value creation, robust reporting and future exit stragegies.

  • PLCs & Group Structures

    Supporting finance appointments within listed and multi-entity group environments, where governance, reporting standards, and accountability are heightened. From complex consolidations and board reporting to audit scrutiny and group controls, finance capability must operate with structure, precision and commercial awareness.
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Why Specialist Focus Matters

Recruitment in manufacturing finance goes beyond CV matching. It’s about understanding industry pressures, sector specific challenges and the people who can deliver results.

By working exclusively in this space:

  • Clients benefit from recruiters who understand what “good” looks like in their sector
  • Candidates are guided towards roles where their experience will translate and add value
  • Hiring decisions are faster, more accurate, and more likely to succeed long term

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If you’re looking to hire finance talent or explore a new role within manufacturing, Hawthorn One is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and benefit from our consultative, experience led approach to recruitment.

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