Finance Director

Finance DirectorDorset Manufacturing SME £ + car + benefitsThe Opportunity A well-established, privately owned UK manufacturing business is seeking to appoint a Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.Operating at c.£22m turnover, the business has a strong and stable trading profile, supported by a robust cash position and long-standing customer relationships across the healthcare sector and international markets.With the planned retirement of the incumbent later this year, this represents a timely opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Director to step into a broad, high-impact role within a values-led organisation.The RoleReporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will take full responsibility for financial strategy and operations, alongside leadership oversight of HR and IT.This is a key Board appointment, offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction while maintaining close involvement in day-to-day operational performance.Key responsibilities will include:Acting as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and Board on performance, strategy, investment and riskLeading budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planningProviding clear commercial insight to support decision-making across the businessEnsuring robust financial control, statutory compliance and audit managementDriving cash management and working capital optimisationLeading and developing Finance, HR and IT functionsSupporting continuous improvement ..... full job details .....