Finance Director

Finance Director Consumer Products

Greater Manchester 100, plus bonus & benefits

The Opportunity

Zachary Daniels Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with an ambitious, privately owned consumer products business in the search for a Finance Director.

Operating internationally, our client designs, sources and distributes market-leading consumer products to many of the UK's best-known retailers. Having enjoyed consistent growth in recent years, the business is now entering an exciting new phase of expansion and is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its Executive Leadership Team.

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this is a broad and highly commercial appointment with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, driving operational performance and leading the continued evolution of the finance function. You'll act as a genuine business partner across the organisation whilst maintaining a hands-on approach to financial leadership.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of a growing international business where finance sits at the heart of commercial decision making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Group's financial strategy across multiple international entities.
• Owning budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Driving cash flow, treasury and working capital optimisation.
• Delivering insightful board reporting and commercial analysis.
• Leading group reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls.
• Supporting operational, commercial and supply chain decision making.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to improve profitability and business performance.
• Leading finance transformation, process improvement and systems development.
• Developing and mentoring a high-performing finance team.
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions and investment decisions.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.

You'll ideally bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Previous Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience with in consumer products, retail, wholesale, manufacturing or international trading environments.
• Strong group reporting and multi-entity finance experience.
• A track record of improving finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong financial modelling capability.
• Experience managing international operations, foreign exchange and working capital would be advantageous.
• A collaborative leadership style with the credibility to influence at Executive and Board level.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become part of an ambitious leadership team within a successful international consumer business that continues to invest in growth, people and innovation.

You'll have genuine influence over the direction of the business, the autonomy to shape the finance function and the opportunity to make a lasting impact as the organisation continues its growth journey.

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We recruit across Finance, HR, Technology, Digital & Ecommerce, Buying & Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics and Executive Search.

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