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 Responsibilities

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• Lead all finance functions, ensuring robust financial control, reporting and compliance
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• Oversee statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting
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• Provide proactive commercial support, helping to drive profitability, margin performance and informed decision making
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• Partner closely with operational teams to improve performance, efficiencies and reporting accuracy
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• Play a key role in business strategy, leadership and organisational development
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• Ensure strong risk management, governance and internal controls
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• Act as a key point of contact for shareholders, providing clear communication on business performance and strategic initiatives
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Skills & Experience Required

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• Proven experience operating at Finance Director / Senior Finance Leadership level or an experienced commercially minded Financial Controller seeking their first Finance Director appointment
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• A Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong technical finance expertise combined with a commercially minded and strategic approach
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• Experience working within a product-based, industrial, manufacturing, distribution or operationally focused environment would be advantageous
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• Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence at board and operational level
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• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills
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The Opportunity

This 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.

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