Overview
Exciting Finance Director role for a £250m PE‑backed manufacturing group based in Somerset. The organisation is entering a growth phase and will require strong financial leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the full finance function, ensuring robust controls, processes and governance.
* Own budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management and financial planning.
* Provide timely, insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
* Partner with operational leaders across manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams to improve performance.
* Manage investor relations and present financial information to the Board and PE stakeholders.
* Lead value‑creation initiatives including cost optimisation, margin improvement and efficiency projects.
* Support M&A activities, refinancing processes and potential exit planning.
* Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post‑qualified experience.
* Proven track record as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a PE‑backed manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at executive and investor level.
* Experience in fast‑paced, transformation‑oriented settings.
* Exceptional leadership skills and a hands‑on, improvement‑focused mindset.
Benefits
* Base salary of £120,000 – £130,000 plus bonus and benefits.
* Hybrid working arrangement – minimum 3 days a week on site in Somerset.
* Equity participation aligned to investor outcomes.
* The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a high‑growth, PE‑backed business.
* A key leadership role in a dynamic, innovative, and well‑invested manufacturing group.
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