Finance Director

Catalyst; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing manufacturer in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Part-time Finance Director to shape financial strategy and drive performance improvement for their diverse consumer goods brands. The role demands senior-level experience in multi-channel environments, with responsibilities including financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership. Offering a competitive salary of around £150,000 pro-rata with strong bonus potential, this office-based position provides flexibility to work from home when appropriate.

Benefits

Strong bonus potential

Potential equity share

Flexible work from home options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-growth businesses as Finance Director or similar role.
• Experience in branded consumer goods or high volume manufacturing.
• Commercially astute with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and performance improvement.
• Implement and develop financial controls and systems.
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualified

Job description

Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which, due to forthcoming expansion, wishes to appoint a Part-time Finance Director to lead financial strategy and performance improvement in the UK and internationally (currently Europe and US focused). The company has been established for approaching 50 years and operates across four sales channels for its three main product lines - direct to consumer, corporate, major retail and independent retail.

As Finance Director, You Will

• Report to the Chairman, responsible for implementation and development of all financial aspects of this vibrant, entrepreneurial organisation
• Take responsibility for the accounting function and identify opportunities to improve business performance
• Lead the Finance function, working closely with internal senior management and external advisors
• Take full responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management
• Develop and execute improvement plans with clear financial objectives aligned to strategic priorities
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions, including M&A, new markets and product development initiatives
• Oversee financial controls and systems, ensuring governance, transparency and operational efficiency
• Lead your finance team to deliver accurate and timely financial information, empowering commercial decisions

As Finance Director, You Will Be

• Commercially astute, operating at senior level with a proven track record in a multi-channel, high-growth business as Finance Director, CFO, Financial Controller or Head of Finance
• Qualified with ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW
• Experienced in branded consumer goods or high volume manufacturing, understanding modern production methods - insight into selling both B2B and B2C across varied channels beneficial
• A first-class communicator, ambitious to shape the financial architecture of a respected and expanding business
• Determined and focused on options and results rather than rigid processes

Salary & Benefits

• c.£150,000 (pro rata) + strong bonus potential + benefits
• Potential equity share
• Part time, c.2 days per week
• Office based role with flexibility to work from home when appropriate

Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.