Director of Finance & Professional Services

Director of Finance & Professional Services

Northwest England, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/17/2026

International consulting & project execution group supporting companies’ growth &cross-border expansion in Europe, and North &South America:
Market Research & Advisory, Regional Consulting, flexible Operations and modern HR & Recruitment solutions.

Innovative ‘glocal’ approach: addressing your needs with top-quality cost-efficient solutions by PRODENSA team of global experts & vetted local partners.

Our client is a growing industrial manufacturing business operating within a sustainability‑led and environmentally responsible model. The organisation transforms recycled materials into high‑quality industrial products and supplies a broad B2B customer base. Driven by a clear mission to preserve natural resources and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, it fosters a collaborative, value‑driven working environment where leaders are close to the business and play an active role in shaping its development and future direction.

The business is guided by a strong set of values that promotes a supportive and caring down‑to‑earth working environment. It encourages practical innovation and a commitment to delivering on its promises. Collaboration, accountability, and agility are central to how it operates, enabling leaders and teams to contribute and make a meaningful and tangible impact as the organisation continues to evolve.

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Director of Finance & Professional Services to join the Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in strengthening and evolving the organization’s financial capability. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role carries responsibility for Finance, with additional leadership oversight of HR and IT functions from a governance and coordination perspective. The role is designed for a leader who enjoys being close to the operation, rolling up their sleeves when needed, and helping teams transition from a transactional mindset to a proactive, value‑adding approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who wants real impact, visible influence, and the chance to shape how finance supports business growth.

• Strategic & Financial Leadership:
  Actively contribute to business strategy, translating organizational objectives into clear financial plans, priorities, and performance measures.
• Financial Management & Reporting:
  Lead all financial accounting and reporting activities, including management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls.
• Business Partnering:
  Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team, providing clear, insightful, and actionable financial information that supports operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Systems & ERP Enablement:
  Play a key role in supporting ERP implementation and adoption from a finance and data perspective, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT stakeholders to ensure successful integration and data integrity.
• Finance Function Transformation:
  Evolve the finance team from a heavily transactional focus toward a more analytical, forward‑looking, and business‑partnering function, introducing clarity of purpose and direction.
• People Leadership:
  Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing finance team through coaching, mentoring, recruitment, and performance management, fostering collaboration, accountability, and engagement.
• HR & IT Leadership Oversight:
  Provide leadership oversight for HR and IT functions, ensuring alignment with business priorities, removing obstacles, and supporting effective delivery through internal and external specialists.
• Governance & Compliance:
  Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with relevant statutory, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Develop and maintain effective relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and wider group or external stakeholders as required.

• Bachelor’s or…