Director of Finance

Pratap Partnership Ltd; York; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful owner-managed manufacturing business seeks a Director of Finance to guide its strategic transformation. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on commercial insight to drive decision making and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership.
• FMCG manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in an owner-managed business setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director on performance and transformation initiatives.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with tax and financial regulations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational oversight

Interpersonal skills

Commercial insight

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join a successful owner-managed manufacturing business as they embark on a period of strategic transformation.

Reporting to the Managing Director in this newly created position, the Director of Finance will play a pivotal role in the future success of the business. You will be a key advisor on all financial and commercial matters, guiding the business through change and growth.

This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role that demands strategic thinking, operational oversight, and strong interpersonal skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with the Managing Director on business performance and transformation initiatives
• Providing commercial insight to drive decision making
• Lead financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Provide commercial insights to support investment and operational decisions
• Ensure compliance with tax and financial regulations
• Providing confidential support to the business owners onmatters including wealth management and estate planning

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role. You'll ideally have FMCG manufacturing experience and experience of operating in an owner-managed business.

For further details, please contact Nicola Beach