Finance Director

1 week ago

Hampshire England, United Kingdom JSS Search Full time £120,000 - £140,000 per year

Job Title:
Operations Finance Director

Location:
Hampshire (Hybrid: 3 days/week)

Salary:
£120,000–£140, % bonus

About the Company:

Our client is a global, PE-backed Manufacturing business, going through a huge growth period, following an substantial acquisition.

Role Overview:

The Operational Finance Director will act as a strategic business partner to the COO, overseeing financial operations across multiple sites in EMEA, APAC and US. This role combines operational finance, strategic analysis, and leadership, ensuring operational efficiency, robust reporting, and performance improvement across the group's manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the operational finance delivery of multiple manufacturing sites across EMEA, US and APAC, totalling 8 sites (c20 h/c in finance).
  • Act as the trusted business partner to the COO alongside; procurement, supply chain, group finance, and regional/area managers.
  • Manage working capital and ensure optimal cash flow across sites.
  • Review and analyse CAPEX proposals, supporting investment decisions.
  • Oversee operational site reporting and ensure accurate, timely financial information.
  • Develop, monitor, and manage key operational and financial KPIs.
  • Identify and implement operational efficiencies, productivity improvements, and process enhancements across sites.
  • Implement, monitor, and improve standard costing across manufacturing sites.
  • Oversee site finance and IT teams, supporting local hiring, upskilling, and resource planning.
  • Travel regularly to sites to build relationships with stakeholders and understand site-specific operations.

Relevant industries include:

Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Bio-Technology, Medical Devices etc.

Requirements:

  • Strong FP&A and commercial finance experience, ideally within manufacturing, pharma etc.
  • Proven experience in operational finance, site management, and multi-site reporting.
  • Analytical and strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in private equity-backed environments is beneficial.
  • Ability to lead and develop teams across multiple countries and cultures.
  • Multi-site international experience preferred (EMEA, APAC etc.).

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary (£120,000–£140,000) plus a 20% performance bonus.
  • Hybrid working: 3 days/week onsite. Some travel required.
  • Exposure to an ambitious, high-growth, international business backed by hands-on private equity investors.
  • Opportunity to shape operational finance strategy across multiple sites.

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