Finance Director

Butler Rose; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare

Income protection

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Butler Rose is seeking an experienced Finance Director for a high-growth international manufacturing and retail business. You will shape financial strategy, lead governance, and drive performance across UK and international stakeholders.

You will partner with the MD and board to deliver robust controls, insightful analysis, and long-range planning, while developing a high-performing finance function to support ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified finance credentials (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience as Finance Director or senior financial leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, retail and/or multi-channel businesses.
• Experience within an international group structure.
• ERP experience, SAP or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the UK business.
• Lead all aspects of financial control, reporting, compliance and governance.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Board-level experience

Strategic financial leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP systems SAP

People leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a highly regarded international manufacturing and retail business with a market-leading position in the premium consumer goods sector. The organisation combines a long-standing heritage of craftsmanship and quality with ambitious growth plans, serving customers across the UK and internationally through both direct and channel-based routes.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Finance Director will take full responsibility for the financial, commercial, administrative and governance activities of the UK business. This is a visible and influential role, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive operational performance and contribute to the wider success of a global group.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Managing Director and fellow board members, you will lead the finance function while providing strategic insight and commercial challenge across all areas of the business. You will play a pivotal role in supporting growth, ensuring robust financial controls, and delivering best-in-class financial reporting to both UK and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the UK business.
• Partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership team on business planning and decision-making.
• Lead all aspects of financial control, reporting, compliance and governance.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business growth and profitability.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and capital investment activities.
• Ensure all statutory, legal and regulatory obligations are met.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Build strong relationships with group finance, external advisers, auditors and banking partners.
• Support the ongoing development of systems, processes and controls to enable future growth.

About You

We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Director with a proven track record of operating at board level within a multi-site, international environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Fully qualified finance credentials (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous Finance Director or senior financial leadership experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, consumer products, retail and/or multi-channel businesses.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls and compliance.
• Experience of working within an international group structure.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style.
• A track record of building, developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of ERP systems, ideally SAP or similar platforms.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Generous annual bonus
• Car allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Income protection
• Generous holiday allowance
• The opportunity to play a key role in an established, profitable and growing international business with an enviable market reputation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious finance leader seeking a broad and influential role within a premium brand-led organisation where they can make a meaningful impact on future growth and performance.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.