Yorkshire & The North

The Northern region is a thriving business hub, attracting significant investment from the UK and overseas. As consumer habits, diets, and business activities continue to develop, we see a corresponding shift in production, product development, and service offerings across a wide range of sectors. Key industries driving growth range from FMCG and food production to manufacturing, technology, property and private equity-backed businesses. This diverse, high growth market is constantly expanding, welcoming newcomers looking to innovate and push boundaries with new trends and initiatives.

At HedgerWay, we are committed to shaping effective finance and leadership teams across the North. Our focus spans the diverse industries and sectors within this region, including consumables, non-consumables, food, manufacturing, start-ups, scale-ups, PLCs, and private equity-backed businesses. Our particular expertise lies in recruiting for CFOs and Senior Finance professionals, addressing both permanent and project-based needs for businesses seeking strategic finance leadership.

Recent mandates include;

  • CFO – PE-backed snacks business
  • Group Finance Director – Manufacturing business
  • Group Financial Controller – AIM construction business
  • Finance Director – PE-backed services business
  • Deputy CFO – Owner-managed retail business
  • Interim Finance Director – Retail business
  • Interim CFO – Aviation business
  • Interim Financial Controller – PE-backed distribution business
  • Interim Director of Finance – SaaS business
  • Interim Head of Finance – Tech start-up business

Meet our Yorkshire & The North Team

Oli Lampkin

Oli Lampkin

Director
Warren Gibson

Warren Gibson

Senior Consultant - Interim & Contract
Luke Waite

Luke Waite

Associate Director

Read our Blogs

06.08.25

Recently Qualified ACA – What’s Next?

If you’ve recently qualified through the ACA program and are looking to move into industry, you’re likely asking yourself: • What types of job functions are open to me? • What do they entail? • How competitive are the roles to move into? Broadly speaking, the moves you can make tend to fall into three categories: • Corporate Finance / Investment Analytics • Commercial Finance • Reporting & Control
06.08.25

Recently Qualified ACA: Reporting & Control

For many recently qualified professionals, a natural next step is a role focused on financial reporting and control. These positions closely align with audit experience, making for a smoother transition into industry or corporate roles.
06.08.25

Recently Qualified ACA: Commercial Finance

Many newly qualified professionals begin their post-audit careers in commercial finance roles. These positions provide strong exposure to business operations and decision-making, either through traditional budgeting and forecasting roles or hybrid positions that include elements of accounting and reporting.