About the Company Our client is a growing industrial manufacturing business operating within a sustainability-led and environmentally responsible model. The organisation transforms recycled materials into high-quality industrial products and supplies a broad B2B customer base. Driven by a clear mission to preserve natural resources and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, it fosters a collaborative, value-driven working environment where leaders are close to the business and play an active role in shaping its development and future direction. The business is guided by a strong set of values that promotes a supportive and caring down-to-earthworking environment. It encourages practical innovation and a commitment to delivering on its promises. Collaboration, accountability, and agility are central to how it operates, enabling leaders and teams to contribute and make a meaningful and tangible impact as the organisation continues to evolve. About the Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Finance & Professional Services to join the Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in strengthening and evolving the organization’s financial capability. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role carries responsibility for Finance, with additional leadership oversight of HR and IT functions from a governance and coordination perspective. The role is designed for a leader who enjoys being close to the operation, rolling up their sleeves when needed, and helping teams transition from a transactional mindset to a proactive, value-adding approach. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who wants real impact, visible influence, and the chance to shape how finance supports business growth. Key Responsibilities • Strategic & Financial Leadership: Actively contribute to business strategy, translating organizational objectives into clear financial plans, priorities, and performance measures. • Financial Management & Reporting: Lead all financial accounting and reporting activities, including management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls. • Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team, providing clear, insightful, and actionable financial information that supports operational and strategic decision-making. • Systems & ERP Enablement: Play a key role in supporting ERP implementation and adoption from a finance and data perspective, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT stakeholders to ensure successful integration and data integrity. • Finance Function Transformation: Evolve the finance team from a heavily transactional focus toward a more analytical, forwardlooking, and business-partnering function, introducing clarity of purpose and direction. • People Leadership: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team through coaching, mentoring, recruitment, and performance management, fostering collaboration, accountability, and engagement. • HR & IT Leadership Oversight: Provide leadership oversight for HR and IT functions, ensuring alignment with business priorities, removing obstacles, and supporting eUective delivery through internal and external specialists. • Governance & Compliance: Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with relevant statutory, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards. • Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain eUective relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and wider group or external stakeholders as required. Requirements Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field (ACCA). • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance management role • Outstanding mathematical & spreadsheet skills, computer literacy in Microsoft oUice & ERP experience (Proalpha is an advantage). • Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage. • Driving licence • Eligibility to work in the UK Ideal Candidate Profile • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a commercial environment, ideally manufacturing or operationally complex businesses. • Comfortable operating in hands-on, pragmatic environments, in addition to strategic focus. • Experience leading finance teams through change, systems improvement, or ERP implementation. • Strong communicator able to make financial information meaningful and accessible to nonfinancial stakeholders. • Collaborative, empathetic empowering leader with the ability to engage teams and build trust. • Agile and open-minded, comfortable adapting approaches as the business evolves. • High energy, resilient, and motivated to make a tangible diUerence. • Strong personal integrity, reliability, and ethical standards. This job description is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs. Benefits • Opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization with a clear purpose and a genuine ambition to make a positive environmental impact. • A strong, values-led culture, developed locally, that prioritizes collaboration, integrity, an accountability. • A supportive and caring working environment where leaders are approachable and teamwork is encouraged. • Ongoing commitment to developing people, supporting professional growth, and enabling individuals to reach their full potential. • Flexible working approach, with home working supported where appropriate. • Competitive salary, aligned with market standards. • Pension scheme with employer contribution. • Fully expensed company car or car allowance.