Finance Director

Core Talent Solutions; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director for a manufacturing client in Central Scotland. This pivotal role requires a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in a manufacturing environment. You will provide strategic financial direction, drive profitability, and manage the finance, purchasing, and supply chain functions within a growing multi-site business. Join a team focused on delivering measurable improvements and enhancing operational efficiency.

Benefits

Excellent salary plus benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACMA).
• Strong experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Proven track record leading finance in a multi-site SME business.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with site and senior management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives across production and logistics.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Cost management

Financial leadership

Education

CA, ACCA, or ACMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Director - Manufacturing

Central Scotland

Permanent

£Excellent plus benefits

Are you an experienced finance leader with a strong background in manufacturing?

Do you thrive in hands‑on, commercially focused roles where you can partner closely with operations, drive profitability, and shape the financial future of a growing multi‑site business?

CORE Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a manufacturing client, who are hiring a Finance Director to join their senior leadership team across their Central Scotland sites.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Director:

• Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with site and senior management to deliver sustainable growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, translating financial data into clear operational actions.
• Work closely with operations to maximise efficiency, productivity, and material utilisation.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives across production, logistics, and overheads.
• Collaborate with sales and estimating teams to ensure accurate costing, pricing, and margin discipline.
• Lead the purchasing and supply chain function, managing supplier performance and negotiating improved terms.
• Ensure ERP systems and processes support accurate, timely reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance, purchasing, and administration teams to build a proactive, commercially aware culture.

Key skills or background required for the Finance Director:

• Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACMA).
• Strong experience within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Proven track record leading finance in a multi‑site SME business.
• Deep understanding of stock, WIP, costing, pricing, and margin management.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial improvements.
• Hands‑on leadership style, comfortable operating at the shop‑floor and board level.
• Experience with ERP systems and leading purchasing or supply chain teams is desirable.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 / 14001 environments is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing manufacturing group in a pivotal leadership role. You will be instrumental in shaping strategy, driving improvement, and having a direct impact on profitability and performance