We are looking for an exceptional operational Finance Director to be the commercial and financial right hand to the Managing Director as the business executes an ambitious growth plan - launching a significant new product line, building new legal entities, and expanding into new overseas territories.
Client Details
The business is a £10million revenue PE-backed manufacturer and supplier (B2B and B2C) of beauty and healthcare products, a true market leader in their niche market. They are entering a significant growth phase - launching new products, expanding internationally and building a meaningful R&D pipeline.
Description
* Partner with the MD on commercial decision-making and strategic planning.
* Drive operational efficiency across supply chain, fulfilment and overhead base.
* Lead financial modelling for new product initiatives.
* Oversee pricing strategy and margin management across all channels.
* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
* Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.
* Lead a small, high calibre finance team - Financial Controller, Management Accountant and FP&A Analyst.
* Support the PE investor with financial reporting and KPI tracking.
* Lead establishment of new overseas legal entities.
* Support any future M&A, due diligence or exit preparation.
Profile
Applicants for this Finance Director should meet the following criteria:
* Operational mindset - as comfortable in operations as in finance, a genuine no.2 in the business.
* SME / scale-up background - used to building and refining small, high calibre finance functions.
* Experience of working in a PE-backed environment, comfortable with investor reporting cadence and value creation plan ownership.
* ACA qualified, with Big Four or mid-tier training preferred.
* Consumer brand experience, understanding the customer purchase journey.
* International exposure - awareness of multi-entity, multi-currency.
* Experience in managing and developing finance teams.
* Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
Job Offer
* A competitive basic salary package of £90,000 to £110,000 per annum.
* Bonus structure to 25%, based on business and individual objectives.
* Management Incentive Plan to reward at exit.
* Private medical cover for self and family.
* A range of other company benefits via the business's Perkbox.
* A collaborative and professional working environment across sites in both Manchester and Warrington.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an already-impressive organisation at a pivotal moment of their journey, to play a key role in the business's journey to exit - which the Finance Director will lead together with the MD and investors. #J-18808-Ljbffr