Finance Director

• Strategic and Commercial FD needed to join established SME.
• Pivotal role with business going through period of transformation.

The employer is an established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Cheshire. With a rich history, the business has continually evolved over many years and has cemented itself as a key player in its industry - known for its expertise in advanced materials and modern manufacturing processes.

• Act as a key strategic leader on the board, driving alignment between financial and operational performance to consistently meet targets.
• Influence operational performance by identifying cost‑saving opportunities, improving margins and enhancing factory productivity.
• Lead initiatives to reduce inventory levels and improve working capital efficiency without compromising service or quality.
• Support and challenge commercial and operational teams to deliver on growth initiatives, ensuring financial viability and risk management.
• Dive deep into financial and operational data, uncover insights and challenge assumptions to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards are maintained.
• Lead a well‑qualified finance function ensuring it meets the needs of the business with a continued focus on productivity.

The successful Finance Director should have:

• Proven experience of driving performance improvement and influencing senior stakeholders, gained as a Head of Finance or Finance Director.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels from shop floor to boardroom.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interrogate data in detail and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen and a strategic thought process, skilled in understanding the broader business context and able to link financial performance to operational outcomes.
• A collaborative leadership style, being a natural partner to the Managing Director and the wider leadership team with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• A professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong systems and data analysis capabilities (e.g. ERP, BI tools).

• A basic salary up to £110,000.
• Fully expensed car or car allowance.
• Generous company bonus scheme.
• Upper‑quartile employer contributory pension scheme.
• Broader benefits package including bonus to be confirmed upon offer.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on innovation and growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to make a significant impact to this business within the industrial and manufacturing industry. If you are ready to lead and excel, we encourage you to apply.