About the Role
Shape strategy & lead finance at a board‑level role with real commercial impact Own and transform the finance function in a growing manufacturing business About Our Client My client is a privately owned, manufacturing SME. They operate as part of a wider international group. They are in a phase of professionalising and strengthening their finance function, valuing hands-on leadership, robust controls, and close collaboration with senior management. Job Description Oversee all financial operations within the company Manage the accounting and finance team and guide them towards achieving company objectives Drive profitability and growth by understanding and influencing key business drivers Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and standards in all financial functions Develop and implement financial strategies and plans Monitor and manage company budget and finances Engage in regular financial forecasting and risk analysis The Successful Applicant Commercially minded finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise Comfortable operating hands‑on in an SME manufacturing environment Credible business partner to the Managing Director and Board, contributing to strategic and investment decisions Proven capability across financial reporting, budgeting, FP&A, and cashflow management Experience professionalising finance and accounting processes and controls Confident people manager, able to lead and develop a small finance team Strong communicator, effective with auditors, tax advisers, and wider group stakeholders Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to ERP/BI systems an advantage Pragmatic, detail‑oriented, and proactive with a can‑do attitude What's on Offer Senior leadership role with genuine influence, working closely with the Managing Director and Board Opportunity to shape and professionalise the finance function within a growing manufacturing business Broad, end‑to‑end responsibility across finance, offering strategic exposure as well as hands‑on involvement Stable, permanent position within a profitable SME that is part of a wider group Scope to lead, develop, and build a small finance team and improve systems and processes Involvement in key commercial decisions, including investment appraisal and CAPEX planning Competitive senior‑level remuneration package, commensurate with experience Chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a business at an important stage of its development Contact Sophie Herring Quote job ref JN-052024-6437750 Phone number +44 151 255 3759