Finance Director

The CFO HQ; England; Remoto; GBP 110.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Director for a well-established UK manufacturing SME in Dorset. You will report to the Managing Director and take full responsibility for financial strategy, operations, HR and IT leadership.

The role requires a hands-on, board-level contributor who translates financial data into actionable insight and drives value across the business, including international exposure.

Competenze

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience leading a finance function in an SME or privately owned organisation.
• Manufacturing or production-led business experience.
• Strong understanding of operational finance, margins, inventory and supply chain.

Mansioni

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning.
• Provide clear commercial insight to support decision-making across the business.
• Ensure robust financial control, statutory compliance and audit management.
• Drive cash management and working capital optimisation.
• Lead and develop Finance, HR and IT functions.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing experience

Board level

Leadership

Strategic finance

Cash management

Formazione

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Strumenti

ERP systems

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

# Finance DirectorAccounting / Finance,Finance DirectorNovember 2, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Dorset* Posted 5 hours ago* £110,000 – £120,000 per annum + car and benefitsWebsite**CV-Library**Finance DirectorDorset | Manufacturing SME£(phone number removed) + car + benefits### The OpportunityA well-established, privately owned UK manufacturing business is seeking to appoint a Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.Operating at c.£22m turnover, the business has a strong and stable trading profile, supported by a robust cash position and long-standing customer relationships across the healthcare sector and international markets.With the planned retirement of the incumbent later this year, this represents a timely opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Director to step into a broad, high-impact role within a values-led organisation.### The RoleReporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will take full responsibility for financial strategy and operations, alongside leadership oversight of HR and IT.This is a key Board appointment, offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction while maintaining close involvement in day-to-day operational performance.Key responsibilities will include:Acting as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and Board on performance, strategy, investment and riskLeading budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planningProviding clear commercial insight to support decision-making across the businessEnsuring robust financial control, statutory compliance and audit managementDriving cash management and working capital optimisationLeading and developing Finance, HR and IT functionsSupporting continuous improvement initiatives, including systems and process enhancementThe role requires a hands-on approach, working closely with operational leaders to translate financial information into actionable insight.The ContextLong-established UK manufacturing business with strong heritageCore customer base across regulated and service-led sectors, alongside growing international exposureConsistent financial performance with strong cash generationPrivately owned, family-influenced culture with a long-term outlookLean leadership team offering genuine scope to make an impactThe CandidateWe are seeking a Finance Director with strong manufacturing experience and the ability to operate effectively within a privately owned SME environment.Experience and background:Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Proven track record within a manufacturing or production-led businessExperience leading a finance function within an SME or privately owned organisationStrong understanding of operational finance, margins, inventory and supply chainExperience operating at Board levelLeadership profile:Credible, pragmatic and able to operate at both strategic and operational levelStrong people leader with experience overseeing multi-functional teamsComfortable working within a family-owned or founder-led businessPersonal attributes:Commercially astute and outcome-focusedCollaborative and capable of influencing across the businessHands-on, with a continuous improvement mindsetWhy JoinThis role offers a rare opportunity to join a stable, well-performing manufacturing business in a broad and influential leadership position, with:A genuine seat at the Board tableResponsibility across Finance, HR and ITExposure to both UK and international marketsOpportunity to shape systems, processes and future directionA values-driven, privately owned environment£(phone number removed) + car + benefits depending on experienceApplication guidance: Please include your current location on your CV as part of your application.CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received