Finance Director

I am delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected, long-established business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service and specialist expertise within its market.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join the senior leadership team in a key succession appointment. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining financial stewardship, commercial insight and operational influence within a dynamic environment impacted by market movements and external commercial factors.

Key Responsibilities
Lead all finance functions, ensuring robust financial control, reporting and compliance
Oversee statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting
Provide proactive commercial support, helping to drive profitability, margin performance and informed decision making
Partner closely with operational teams to improve performance, efficiencies and reporting accuracy
Play a key role in business strategy, leadership and organisational development
Ensure strong risk management, governance and internal controls
Act as a key point of contact for shareholders, providing clear communication on business performance and strategic initiatives
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience operating at Finance Director / Senior Finance Leadership level or an experienced commercially minded Financial Controller seeking their first Finance Director appointment
A Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong technical finance expertise combined with a commercially minded and strategic approach
Experience working within a product-based, industrial, manufacturing, distribution or operationally focused environment would be advantageous
Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence at board and operational level
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills
The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, successful and well invested organisation with a strong heritage and long-term outlook, where finance plays a central role in commercial decision making and business strategy.