Commercial Finance Director: Growth & LTIP Leader

Universal Business Team; Crawley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing firm based in Crawley is looking for a Commercial Finance Director to join the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will own the financial strategy, support growth initiatives, and ensure optimal operational performance. Responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis of trends, and mentoring the finance team. A competitive salary between £125,000 and £145,000 is offered alongside benefits such as a car allowance and healthcare. This role requires extensive experience in senior finance positions and the ability to work closely with executive leadership.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Long-term incentive plan

Healthcare

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a senior finance role (Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller).
• Experience with SMEs having Boards that include non-executives and/or external investors.
• Experience of acquisitions and growth-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and delivery of the organisation’s vision and strategy.
• Produce forecasts assessing long-term financial trends.
• Provide financial and commercial support to achieve organizational objectives.
• Review financial performance against forecasts and analyze variances.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies.

Skills

Commercially minded

Strong Excel capability

Excellent communication skills

Ability to present financial information

Education

Recognised CCAB accountancy qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP Business One or similar

Job description

A leading UK manufacturing firm based in Crawley is looking for a Commercial Finance Director to join the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will own the financial strategy, support growth initiatives, and ensure optimal operational performance. Responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis of trends, and mentoring the finance team. A competitive salary between £125,000 and £145,000 is offered alongside benefits such as a car allowance and healthcare. This role requires extensive experience in senior finance positions and the ability to work closely with executive leadership.