Finance Director

Job DescriptionSewell Wallis is proud to be partnering exclusively with a well-established South Yorkshire manufacturer based in Sheffield to recruit a Finance Director.The business is currently navigating an exciting period of change and transformation, with ambitious plans to strengthen its market position and drive sustainable growth. With a turnover of £5 million and forming part of a wider £90 million group, they are looking for a commercially minded finance professional to help lead the next stage of their journey.Working closely with the Managing Director and Head of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategy, improving financial performance, and introducing fresh commercial thinking to overcome current challenges and unlock new opportunities.This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager ready to take the next step into a Finance Director position. The ideal candidate will be strategically focused, commercially astute, and confident in bringing innovative ideas to the senior leadership team to drive business growth and long-term success.What will you be doing?Lead the company's finance and accounting strategy to optimise financial performance and support business transformation.Work closely with the Managing Director and Head of Sales to provide commercial insight and strategic guidance.Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring effective management of financial risk.Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, and performance reports.Present, interpret, and challenge financial information at Board and leadership meetings.Partner with key stakeholders to plan and deliver strategic initiatives and growth projects.Oversee statutory reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.Maintain and enhance robust financial controls and continuously improve processes.What skills are we looking for?Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments.Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and drive change.Excellent communication skills with confidence to challenge and contribute new ideas.Proven experience managing and mentoring finance teams.What's on offer?Salary: £75,000Profit share: 12.5%Pension contributions: up to 10%Private healthcareElectric car or £6,000 car allowanceFree on-site parkingIf you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in driving growth and transformation within a well-established business, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact Inci Evcil for a confidential conversation.To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions