Finance Director

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Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bedford
Contract type: Full time
  • Board level finance role
  • Part of a growing UK manufacturing business

Firmenprofil

Our client is a well-established small manufacturing business specialising in high-quality products for industrial and commercial applications. With a strong reputation for quality, and customer service, they are entering an exciting phase of strategic and operational development that the Finance Director will play a key role in supporting.

Aufgabengebiet

  • This role will be pivotal in shaping the financial strategy of the business, driving performance, and supporting sustainable growth. The successful candidate will provide clear financial leadership, robust reporting, and insightful analysis to inform key business decisions.
  • Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Provide strategic financial insight and guidance to the Managing Director and Board
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Drive cost control initiatives and margin improvement across the business
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, audits, and tax regulations
  • Support operational teams with financial analysis and performance metrics
  • Evaluate investment opportunities, capital expenditure, and ROI
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and advisors
  • Develop and mentor the finance team to enhance capability and performance

Anforderungsprofil

We are looking for an experienced, qualified Finance Director (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who wants to be highly visible and have impact on the business growth and development.

You will bring a proven track record in senior finance leadership, ideally within manufacturing, along with the commercial edge to influence at board level. Experience in SME environments is key, as is the ability to operate both strategically and also be hands-on when needed.

This is a visible, on-site role in a close-knit team. We are looking for someone approachable, engaging and naturally collaborative. A Finance Director who enjoys getting out into the business, building relationships with operations, and really understanding how things work in all areas of the business. You will be proactive and curious to understand all areas of the business and deputise for the MD if required.

Above all, you'll bring a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset, with high levels of integrity/professionalism and the leadership skills to support and develop a small team.

Vergütungspaket

Six Figure Package

This will be an onsite role

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Referenznummer: JN-052026-7013197

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