UK and International Finance Director, South Yorkshire
Parkinson Lee Executive Search are recruiting on behalf of a private equity backed speciality manufacturing and distribution group for a UK and International Finance Director.
This newly created role combines leadership of the UK finance function with an international remit across Europe. The business is acquisitive and ambitious, and this position will be pivotal in supporting further growth through M&A, integration, and the development of robust financial processes across multiple entities. This search will be managed in strict confidence.
The Role
As UK and International Finance Director, you will:
Lead the UK finance team, ensuring strong reporting, controls and compliance.
Act as the primary finance link between the European business and the Group CFO.
Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post deal integration.
Drive improvements in systems and processes, including ERP development.
Provide financial and strategic insight to the senior leadership team.
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Europe.
The Person
We are looking for a finance leader who can:
Bring proven experience as a Finance Director within industrial, manufacturing or distribution settings.
Demonstrate exposure to private equity, high growth or international ownership structures.
Operate effectively at both detail and board level.
Show a track record in M&A, integration and business change.
Communicate with credibility, building trust with stakeholders in the UK, Europe and at group level.
Balance technical rigour with the ability to influence and partner across a leadership team.
Interested? To learn more or apply in confidence, please contact Helenna Bell at Parkinson Lee Executive Search.
About Parkinson Lee
Parkinson | Lee Executive Search, part of the Elevation Recruitment Group, is a Yorkshire based, executive search firm with an extensive regional network and national search capability.
Our search team deliver executive assignments on behalf of a comprehensive list of FTSE and Aim listed Plc.'s, Private Equity and Venture Capital, SME and Not for Profit and Public Sector organisations. Check out our website for further information.
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