Finance Director

We are proud to partner with a market-leading specialist manufacturer in the North Midlands to recruit a Finance Director. With a strong international customer base and ambitious growth plans, this is a pivotal moment to join a business investing heavily in innovation and transformation to unlock its full potential.

As Finance Director, you'll be more than a finance leader, you will be a strategic partner to the Managing Director and a key member of the executive team. Your influence will shape decisions across the business, driving operational excellence and future growth.

• Lead the finance function and oversee IT systems, including ERP implementation.
• Develop and deliver financial strategies aligned with growth and profitability goals.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting to stakeholders and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and inspire a high-performing finance team.
• Champion process improvements and best practices across finance and IT.
• Offer strategic input on acquisitions, investments, and site development.
• Oversee audits, stock accuracy, and risk management frameworks.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven leadership experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow expertise.
• Track record in process improvement and ERP implementation.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a results-driven mindset.
• Previous Finance Director experience is ideal, but ambitious senior finance professionals ready for the next step are welcome.

• Six-figure package, including car allowance and bonus.
• Onsite 4 days per week.
• Join a business committed to innovation, growth, and transformation.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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