* Manage all financial and commercial activities supporting a dynamic organisation
* Lead a broad portfolio of responsibilities: finance, HR and payroll.
About Our Client
The business is a global market leader in customer solutions, delivering innovative products and services globally. It is known for its strong engineering heritage, commitment to sustainability, and a collaborative, customer-centric approach that helps clients create seamless, future-ready experiences
Job Description
* Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.Lead and oversee all financial and commercial activities, ensuring robust financial management, control, and strategic alignment across the business.
* Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape and deliver business strategy, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
* Drive a commercially focused approach across the business, embedding strong financial discipline and supporting informed decision-making at all levels.
* Manage and optimise core operational functions, including HR and payroll, ensuring processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned to business objectives.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and central services teams, building a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Provide insightful analysis, forecasting, and reporting to monitor performance, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
* Support commercial teams with tenders, contracts, and customer negotiations, ensuring financial rigour and alignment with strategic priorities.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Finance Director should have:
* Proven experience in accounting and finance leadership roles within the industrial or manufacturing industry.
* Strong knowledge and practical use of SAP systems.
* Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
* A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve financial goals
What's on Offer
This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a high-profile Finance Director role with a broad leadership remit and the chance to shape the commercial future of the business. You'll have the scope to influence strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and act as a true business partner to the wider leadership team.
This is more than a traditional finance role - it offers the chance to take on technical challenges, lead multiple projects, and play a central part in developing processes and structures that enable growth and long-term success.
The package includes:
* A competitive salary
* Company car
* Performance-based bonus
* Private healthcare
This is a rare chance to make a tangible impact in a leadership role that blends commercial influence, operational input, and strategic partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr