A pivotal leadership role supporting a multi-entity and multi-site UK business. The role provides end-to-end financial leadership, partnering closely with senior operational stakeholders to drive performance, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is a globally backed industrial technology and manufacturing group with a strong financial profile supported by a diverse base of long-standing customer relationships and a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities.

Their business strategy is to provide is a fully integrated product offering, with capabilities spanning design, manufacture and aftermarket services. The business combines complex manufacturing operations with project-based delivery and long-term customer contracts, creating a dynamic and operationally focused environment which requires strong operational control and a disciplined commercial approach.

As part of a larger global group, the company benefits from established governance, international scale, and access to advanced systems and technology platforms. At the same time, it maintains a decentralised and entrepreneurial UK structure, with local leadership empowered to drive performance, optimise operations, and lead strategic development.

Description

Provide full financial leadership across the UK business, partnering the UK MD and Senior Management Team. Oversee all core finance activities including:

• Treasury and cash management
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Financial and statutory accounting
• Accounts Payable / Receivable

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and 5-year planning processes.
• Deliver robust financial analysis for strategic initiatives and capital investments (including DCF modelling)
• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to evaluate sales, pricing, and manufacturing strategies
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and statutory compliance across multiple UK entities.
• Provide oversight of tax, VAT and regulatory compliance, including group reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls, and systems.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, building capability and succession.
• Ensure maintenance and compliance with SOX controls and US GAAP reporting standards.
• Support financial system development and transformation initiatives.
• Deliver ad hoc financial insight to support executive decision-making.

Profile

We are seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Director with strong leadership capabilities and a track record in complex operating environments.

Candidate profile required;

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• 10+ years experience in senior finance / leadership roles
• Significant Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial sector exposure preferred
• Proven ability to operate effectively within a multi-entity / international structure
• Strong financial control, FP&A and reporting capabilities
• Experience with US GAAP and SOX compliance highly advantageous
• Excellent understanding of UK tax and VAT regulations
• Comfortable with financial systems, data, and reporting tools
• Demonstrated ability to partner and influence at Board level
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insight into operational action
• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style suited to a mid-sized, multi-site organisation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of organisation, analytical capability, and attention to detail
• Collaborative approach with the ability to lead and develop teams

Job Offer

• Competitive six figure salary and performance related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be provided).
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence over key business decisions.
• A broad, business-critical role spanning operational finance, strategy, and transformation.
• Opportunity to join a globally backed engineering group with strong market positioning.

If you are a Finance Director looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation.