My client is an established, PE-backed, international, market leading medium-sized manufacturer. Due to a recent change in ownership and subsequent retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven, driven Finance Director to join the business to support the CEO and be a key player in the Senior Leadership Team.
About the Role
Reporting into the CFO, the role will work closely with the CEO, Board and PE House. You will also lead a small, established and capable team in ensuring key financials are reported, key commercial analysis is improved and the business strategy is delivered leading to growth in revenue, profitability and value.
Responsibilities
Lead the finance function, providing strong commercial partnership to the CEO, Board and Private Equity stakeholders
Own financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management to support value creation and exit planning
Deliver timely, accurate management reporting, KPIs and insights to drive operational and margin performance with a data led approach (BI)
Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax and compliance across UK operations and international trading activities
Support growth initiatives including capex investment, pricing strategy, supply chain efficiency and working capital optimisation
Play a key role in M&A, integration, refinancing and transaction readiness activities as required by the PE lifecycle
Build and develop a high‑performing finance team, embedding robust controls, systems and scalable processes
Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, advisors, auditors and insurers
The Successful Candidate
Holder of a relevant, professional, finance qualification – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
Previous/current FD/CFO level experience in a PE backed, manufacturing business with a track record of impact and success and navigation through challenges
A clear and proven communicator, leader, decision maker and colleague - a team player is key
Able to hit the ground running
In Return
A competitive salary, executive benefit package and incentivised reward scheme
Opportunity to lead a PE back business to growth and success in an established company but with a fresh leadership team
The chance to take on a challenge that has the benefit of supportive investors and strong foundations and reap the enjoyment and rewards that can deliver.
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