Financial Director

IPS Group Ltd; Clermont-Ferrand; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a hands-on Financial Director to drive financial performance and lead strategic decision-making across the organization. This operationally-minded finance leader will enhance budgeting and forecasting processes while ensuring compliance and supporting business efficiency. Applicants should be qualified accountants with proven experience in finance leadership, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG sectors. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid working model.

Prestations

Competitive salary

12% pension

20% bonus

Private healthcare

Hybrid working model (1 day WFH)

Opportunity to influence business outcomes

Collaborative leadership team

Culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven Financial Director or senior finance leader.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG preferred.
• Strong operational experience with stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve financial understanding.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance.

Connaissances

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Business Partnering

Operational Experience

Strategic Thinking

Formation

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

We are looking for a commercially focused Financial Director ready to drive financial performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We’re looking for an operationally-minded finance leader to join the senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of the business.

The role is with a growing manufacturing business known for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As they continue to scale they are seeking a hands-on Financial Director to lead financial strategy, support decision-making, and improve forecasting and budgeting processes across the company.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enhance budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve understanding of financial results
• Deliver insightful analysis to drive performance, efficiency, and profitability
• Lead continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting (SAP environment)
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance
• Support strategic decision-making at board level

What we’re looking for:

• A proven Financial Director or senior finance leader with strong operational experience
• Experience in the manufacturing or FMCG preferred
• Expert in budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering
• Comfortable working closely with stakeholders across functions
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 12% pension
• 20% bonus
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working model (1 day WFH)
• An opportunity to influence business outcomes at a senior level
• A collaborative leadership team and a culture of continuous improvement

If you are interested in this Financial Director opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.