Finance Director

EA First Compass House; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing SME in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead financial strategy and manage core administrative functions. The successful candidate will oversee cash flow, financial reporting, and risk management while developing HR and procurement strategies. Qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA professionals with manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply. The role offers a competitive salary of £90,000 plus benefits and a bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial strategy development and reporting.
• Experience in leading and managing finance and HR teams.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies and reporting.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead standardisation and continuous improvement of business administration.
• Analyse financial data for strategic planning.
• Manage procurement strategies and supplier relationships.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Leadership and team management

Cash flow management

Risk mitigation strategies

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Job description

The mission for this role is to lead financial strategy and core administrative functions. To improve cash flow, reduce operating costs, and support growth. The Finance Director will ensure operational excellence, compliance, and informed strategic decision making.

Our client is an engineering / manufacturing SME with a global client base. Their reputation is built on delivering best in class products that are designed to last. They have been awarded Investors in People Silver award and pride themselves on being a friendly and inclusive environment.

The Finance Director will be a key part of the leadership team. You will have responsibility for the business administration including HR, Procurement, Health and Safety and company secretary.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement financial strategies and reporting.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead standardisation and continuous improvement of end-to-end to business administration.
• Analyse financial data and market trends to provide guidance on potential investments, risks, and strategic opportunities for medium to long-term planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR and Finance and business administration teams, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage procurement strategies and non-inventory supplier relationships.
• Establish and monitor internal controls and finance policies.

The Finance Director will be a qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA finance professional with experience of operating in a manufacturing environment. You will be a problem solver and strategic thinker with experience of a similar broad role with responsibilities for the wider administration of the business.

£90,000 plus benefits plus bonus

permanent vacancy.