Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to join the leadership team in a growing, established manufacturing business. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving financial performance and ensuring robust governance across the organisation. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen, providing insight and guidance that supports sustainable growth and operational excellence.
The Finance Director will be responsible for the preparation of both statutory and management accounts across the Group. They will also provide financial analysis for strategic decision-making purposes. They will directly manage the accounts team, both in the UK and internationally, acting as a line manager to key personnel within the function. They will provide both support/guidance and make improvements where required. In addition to the management of the accounts team they will also be responsible for overseeing the operations of the HR function within the organisation.
Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and statutory requirements.
Lead on the preparation of the year-end financial statements, taking responsibility for key risk areas within the financial statements.
Ensure all VAT and Corp Tax requirements are met.
Monitor and manage group cash flow, including intercompany funding arrangements and treasury operations including forex responsibility.
Manage the monthly balance sheet recs process and implement necessary adjustments.
Responsible for the full reconciliation of the trial balance and complete adjustments and sign off on a monthly basis.
Coordinate external audits and ensure timely submission of statutory accounts.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Responsible for the completion, review and submission for all the regulatory returns.
Leadership of the Finance and HR teams
A key leadership role within a growing international SMEThe role will be office based 5 days per week
Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Communication: Exceptional ability to convey financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including non-financial audiences. Ability to lead on stakeholder engagement
• Autonomy & Initiative: Proven track record of operating independently, leading a finance function on a day to day basis and driving results without close supervision.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading smaller finance teams. Ideally you will have led HR functions as well as finance and build relationships with ease at all levels.
• International Exposure: Experience working across multiple countries or regions, particularly US and Europe with an understanding of global financial practices and compliance, forex and multi currency.
• Manufacturing Sector Expertise: Knowledge of financial management within a manufacturing/engineering environment, including cost control, supply chain finance, and operational efficiency would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will show strong leadership and people management skills as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy, commercial acumen and strategic thinking. You will have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines as well as demonstrate a proactive, adaptable, and results oriented approach.
Fast growing SME in the industrial manufacturing space with a people centric, warm culture.
Competitive salary + strong benefits package
Office based role 5 days pw

Skills Required