Sewell Wallis are exclusively recruiting a Finance Director for a manufacturer based in Sheffield. The business currently operates with a £5 million turnover, forming part of a wider £90 million group. This role will take full responsibility for maintaining and developing the finance function, acting as the No.1 in finance and working closely with the new Managing Director to support ambitious growth plans and drive the business forward. This position would suit an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager ready to take the next step in their career - someone commercially astute, driven to prove themselves, and confident in contributing innovative ideas to the Senior Leadership Team. What will you be doing? Provide leadership to the company's finance and accounting strategy to optimise financial performance and strengthen its strategic position. Oversee the company's accounting function, ensuring effective management of risk factors. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports. Present, interpret, and challenge financial information at Board and Management meetings. Partner with key stakeholders to plan and execute business growth and strategic initiatives. Oversee the production of statutory returns and compliance requirements. Ensure robust financial controls are in place and continuously improved. What skills are we looking for? Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). Experience within the manufacturing or engineering industry. Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a senior finance role. Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and present new ideas. Proven experience in management and mentoring of finance teams.What's on offer? Salary: £70,000-£75,000. Profit share: 12.5%. Pension contributions: up to 10%. Private healthcare. Electric car or car allowance. Free on-site parking.If this sounds like the next step in your career, please send us your CV or contact Inci Evcil for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions