Our client a highly successful and privately owned specialist glazing company is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join its senior leadership team at a pivotal stage of growth.
With an established reputation in the manufacture and supply of accredited windows, doors, and specialist glazing systems, the business operates across both the social housing refurbishment sector and the new build construction industry. The company currently turns over £16 million and is forecasting 25% growth next year, creating a significant opportunity for a commercially focused FD to help shape the next phase of expansion.
This is far more than a traditional finance role. We are looking for a strategic, hands‑on finance leader who can operate as a true business partner to the Managing Director and leadership team — helping drive performance, scalability, profitability, and long‑term value creation.
The Opportunity This role offers the chance for the Finance Director to play a key part in the future direction of a dynamic and profitable business with ambitious growth plans, strong market positioning, and a reputation for quality and innovation.
You will lead the finance function while contributing at board level across commercial strategy, operational performance, investment planning, and business development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Director will lead and develop the finance function across all areas of the business
Deliver robust financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow management
Provide strategic financial insight to support business growth and operational efficiency
Partner with the senior management team to drive commercial decision‑making
Support growth initiatives, investment planning, and potential acquisitions
Strengthen systems, controls, and financial processes to support scale
Manage banking relationships, auditors, and external advisors
Produce meaningful KPI reporting and management information
Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance
About You We are seeking an experienced Finance Director or an ambitious senior finance professional ready to step into a broader strategic leadership role.
You will ideally bring:
Qualified accountant status (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience within manufacturing, construction, building products, or related sectors
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability
Experience operating within owner‑managed or entrepreneurial businesses
A hands‑on approach combined with board‑level credibility
Strong leadership and communication skills
The ability to thrive in a fast‑moving growth environment
Experience within the glazing, fenestration, construction products, or social housing sectors would be an advantage, but not essential.
Why Join?
Significant influence within a growing and profitable business
Opportunity to shape strategy and future direction
Executive‑level visibility and autonomy
Dynamic entrepreneurial environment
Long‑term career opportunity with substantial growth potential
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director to become a central figure in an ambitious and respected business operating in sectors with strong long‑term demand
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