Finance Director - Manufacturing

Our client is a fast-growing group of manufacturing businesses, backed by an international ownership group with an active acquisition strategy. They are looking for a Finance Director to lead finance for one of their key divisions, which manufactures complex engineered components across two sites. The division has a turnover of around £50m, and its order book is currently 25% ahead of last year, so the trajectory is strong. With further acquisitions planned, this is a chance to join at an exciting stage and help shape the next phase of growth. This is a hands-on, visible role. You will partner directly with the UK Managing Director on day-to-day decisions, with a dotted line of reporting into the corporate finance team in the US. You will be a regular presence on the shop floor, with both the factory teams and the people behind the numbers. The role You will lead a team of four experienced, well-established finance professionals who know the business well and will help you settle in quickly. Your focus will be on commercial partnership as much as financial control. Commercial and strategic Act as the Managing Director s right hand on commercial decision-making, pricing and investment Analyse profitability by product line and customer, and drive action where margins need improving Support the business through rapid growth, including capacity, working capital and capital expenditure planning Financial control and reporting Own the monthly management accounts process, with ..... full job details .....