Finance Director

I am delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected, long-established business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service and specialist expertise within its market.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join the senior leadership team in a key succession appointment. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining financial stewardship, commercial insight and operational influence within a dynamic environment impacted by market movements and external commercial factors.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all finance functions, ensuring robust financial control, reporting and complianceOversee statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reportingProvide proactive commercial support, helping to drive profitability, margin performance and informed decision makingPartner closely with operational teams to improve performance, efficiencies and reporting accuracyPlay a key role in business strategy, leadership and organisational developmentEnsure strong risk management, governance and internal controlsAct as a key point of contact for shareholders, providing clear communication on business performance and strategic initiativesSkills & Experience RequiredProven experience operating at Finance Director / Senior Finance Leadership level or an experienced commercially minded Financial Controller seeking their first Finance Director appointmentA Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong technical finance expertise combined with a commercially minded and strategic approachExperience working within a product-based, industrial, manufacturing, distribution or operationally focused environment would be advantageousStrong leadership capability with the ability to influence at board and operational levelExcellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skillsThe OpportunityThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, successful and well invested organisation with a strong heritage and long-term outlook, where finance plays a central role in commercial decision making and business strategy.TPBN1_UKTJ