Finance Director

A dynamic and influential Finance Director is required to join the leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving factory performance and strategic growth. Building on solid foundations laid by their predecessor and a strong team led by the Financial Controller, the new Finance Director will elevate finance into a true business partnership with the MD.Client DetailsThe employer is an established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Cheshire. With a rich history, the business has continually evolved over many years and has cemented itself as a key player in its industry - known for its expertise in advanced materials and modern manufacturing processes.Description· Act as a key strategic leader on the board, driving alignment between financial and operational performance to consistently meet targets.· Influence operational performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving margins and enhancing factory productivity.· Lead initiatives to reduce inventory levels and improve working capital efficiency without compromising service or quality.· Support and challenge commercial and operational teams to deliver on growth initiatives, ensuring financial viability and risk management.· Dive deep into financial and operational data, uncover insights and challenge assumptions to ensure accuracy and accountability.· Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards are maintained.· Lead a well-qualified finance function ensuring it meets the needs the business with a continued focus on productivity.ProfileThe successful Finance Director should have:· Proven experience of driving performance improvement and influencing senior stakeholders, gained as a Head of Finance or Finance Director.· Strong communication skills, able to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels from shop floor to boardroom.· Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interrogate data in detail and translate findings into actionable strategies.· Strong commercial acumen and a strategic thought process, skilled in understanding the broader business context and able to link financial performance to operational outcomes.· A collaborative leadership style, being a natural partner to the Managing Director. and the wider leadership team with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.· A professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).· Strong systems and data analysis capabilities (e.g. ERP, BI tools).Job Offer· A basic salary up to £110,000.· Fully expensed car or car allowance.· Generous company bonus scheme.· Upper-quartile employer contributory pension scheme.· Broader benefits package including bonus to be confirmed upon offer.· Supportive company culture with a focus on innovation and growth.This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to make a significant impact to this business within the industrial and manufacturing industry. If you are ready to lead and excel, we encourage you to apply.Desired Skills and Experience* Proven experience of driving performance improvement and influencing senior stakeholders, gained as a Head of Finance or Finance Director.* Strong communication skills, able to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels from shop floor to boardroom.* Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interrogate data in detail and translate findings into actionable strategies.* Strong commercial acumen and a strategic thought process, skilled in understanding the broader business context and able to link financial performance to operational outcomes.* A collaborative leadership style, being a natural partner to the Managing Director. and the wider leadership team with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.* A professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).* Strong systems and data analysis capabilities (e.g. ERP, BI tools).