Finance Director

A growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function, ensure a robust control environment, and provide strategic financial leadership to support the next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all statutory reporting activities, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Own the year-end process and manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and timely audit
• Act as the technical accounting lead, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and new accounting standards
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, board reporting, and financial performance analysis
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management frameworks across the organisation
• Lead cashflow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to improve financial visibility, cost control, and efficiency
• Support business growth initiatives, capital investment decisions, and process improvements across the manufacturing operation
• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performing finance function

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Significant experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or product-based businesses
• Strong background in statutory reporting, external audit management, and technical accounting
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, compliance, and governance requirements
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build credibility across finance and operations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance technical excellence and business support
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance leader who enjoys ownership of statutory reporting, audit, and compliance, while also playing a key role in supporting the wider business and driving continuous improvement