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

21.10.25

Why Some Newly Qualified ACAs Move and Others Keep Searching

The job market remains challenging for those looking to leave practice. Since the start of the year, I’ve met with over 200 newly qualified accountants exploring their first move into industry and have spoken with many more. A common theme? Despite strong CVs and motivation to move, many are still searching for the right opportunity months later.
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.