Job Description
Finance Director (Hands-On / Step-Up Opportunity)
Manufacturing | Shropshire / West Midlands Border | On-site 5 days per week
We are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Shropshire, close to the West Midlands border, to appoint a hands-on Finance Director. While the title is Finance Director, this role will particularly suit a Financial Controller or Finance Manager who is ready to take their first step into a Finance Director position.
This is a broad, operational finance leadership role within a stable manufacturing environment, offering full ownership of the finance function and close day-to-day interaction with the senior leadership team.
This role is based fully on-site, five days per week.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership of the finance function, ensuring robust reporting, controls and commercial insight.
Key responsibilities include:
Full ownership of the finance function, including financial reporting, controls, cashflow and compliance
Leading, mentoring and developing a finance team of four
Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts and budgets
Providing accurate and timely financial information to support operational and commercial decision-making
Reviewing and improving finance processes, systems and internal controls
Acting as the senior finance contact for auditors, banks and external advisors
Working closely with the Managing Director to support the ongoing performance of the business
The Ideal Candidate
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Currently operating as a Financial Controller, Senior Financial Controller or Finance Manager, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Comfortable in a hands-on role, remaining close to the numbers and day-to-day finance operations
Experience managing and developing a small finance team
Strong attention to detail with a pragmatic, commercial mindset
Ambitious and motivated to step into a broader leadership role with increased responsibility
Why Apply?
A genuine step-up opportunity into a Finance Director role
Broad, operational remit with real ownership and visibility
Close working relationship with the Managing Director
Stable, well-established manufacturing business
Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience