Job Description
Director of Finance
Are you a senior finance leader who thrives in complex, multi-site manufacturing environments? Do you enjoy balancing strategic influence with operational delivery?
We’re looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead finance across UK and European operations, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance, strengthen governance and shape long-term strategy.
This is a true leadership role. You’ll sit at the heart of the European senior team, influencing decisions, driving accountability and ensuring finance is embedded into every operational and commercial discussion.
Why this role?
You’ll be joining an established, engineering-led manufacturing group where finance has a genuine voice at the table. This role offers significant scope, regional responsibility and the opportunity to build capability across multiple sites.
Alongside strong executive exposure, the package reflects the level of responsibility: £110,000–£125,000 + car allowance + family BUPA + hybrid working.
What you’ll be doing
• Acting as a strategic partner to the VP of European Operations and wider senior leadership team.
• Leading and developing finance teams across UK and European sites.
• Owning consolidated European financial performance and presentation of results.
• Driving budgets, forecasts, KPIs and long-range planning in line with group strategy.
• Embedding robust financial controls, governance and risk management processes.
• Overseeing treasury, cash flow, FX exposure and working capital management.
• Supporting pricing, bids and capital investment decisions with clear commercial insight.
• Strengthening operational performance through clear financial visibility and accountability.
• Leading audit, statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple entities.
To be a success you will need:
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Significant senior finance experience within manufacturing (multi-site exposure essential).
• Strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on operational delivery.
• Experience managing treasury, cash and multi-currency environments.
• Proven track record of driving performance and building high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence at executive level.
• ERP experience (SAP S4/Hana advantageous).
Essential Details
Position – Director of Finance, European Operations
Location – North East Wales
Salary – £110,000–£125,000 + car allowance + family BUPA + hybrid working
Think you’ve got what we need?
If you’re an experienced finance leader ready to take on a regional role with real influence and accountability, introduce yourself to Kerri-Ann Hargreaves at Consult KA or apply below to arrange a confidential conversation.
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