Finance Director
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Techniche Global are supporting a well-established, privately owned UK manufacturing business operating across the packaging and industrial sectors.
The business is seeking a Finance Director to provide strong on-site financial leadership, governance and commercial insight.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Board, the Finance Director will lead the on-site finance function and act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership. This is a hands-on role, combining ownership of core finance operations with strategic input to support operational performance and long-term decision-making.
You will manage a small finance team, ensure robust financial control, and provide clear, timely, and commercially focused reporting to support the business at Board level.
Key responsibilities include:
Overall leadership of the finance function, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.
Full ownership of cashflow management, including short-term liquidity control and rolling cashflow forecasting.
Preparation and oversight of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and statutory reporting.
Maintenance and continuous improvement of financial controls, processes, and systems.
Delivery of clear management information and performance reporting to the Board.
Management, development, and mentoring of a small on-site finance team.
Providing commercial support to senior leadership, including margin analysis, cost control, and decision support.
Close collaboration with operational teams to support manufacturing performance and efficiency.
Acting as the primary point of contact for auditors, advisors, and external stakeholders. What We’re Looking For
Fully qualified accountant as a minimum; ACA or equivalent.
Proven experience in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
Strong track record in cashflow management, forecasting and financial control.
Confident operating at Board level with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight.
Hands-on leadership style with experience managing and developing small finance teams.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across finance and operations. What’s On Offer
Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
Senior leadership role with direct access to the Managing Director and Board.
Opportunity to shape financial discipline and support sustainable growth in a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader seeking a visible, influential role within a privately owned manufacturing business where financial insight genuinely shapes decision-making