Financial Controller (future Finance Director)

Hays are delighted to be working in a retained partnership with Cygnus Instruments, who are entering an exciting phase of growth and evolution, creating an opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Controller (future Finance Director) to become a key member of the leadership team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a broad, hands-on role that combines financial stewardship with genuine commercial influence. You''ll take ownership of the finance function for a highly respected export-led manufacturing business whose products are trusted worldwide across marine, offshore, energy and industrial sectors.This is far more than a traditional reporting role. As the senior finance professional within the business, you will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making, improving financial visibility, strengthening operational reporting and helping the leadership team navigate the next stage of the company''s journey. Working closely with colleagues across manufacturing, operations, sales and engineering, you will provide meaningful commercial insight that supports growth, profitability and investment decisions. You''ll be equally comfortable producing robust financial reporting, managing cash flow and controls, analysing product and customer profitability, and partnering with operational stakeholders to drive business performance. The successful candidate will inherit a well-established finance function while identifying opportunities to further ..... full job details .....