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.