Finance Director

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking a Finance Director to lead its finance function and support business growth. This role is perfect for a qualified accountant with extensive experience in a senior finance position, ideally in the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting, enhancing financial controls, and presenting financial insights to management. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£75,000 and attractive benefits including a profit share and private healthcare.

Benefits

Profit share: 12.5%

Pension contributions: up to 10%

Private healthcare

Electric car or car allowance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in a senior finance role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the finance and accounting strategy.
• Oversee the accounting function and risk management.
• Ensure timely preparation of management accounts and reports.
• Present and challenge financial information at meetings.
• Partner with stakeholders for business growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory returns.
• Enhance financial controls continuously.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Experience in manufacturing or engineering

Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience

Strong communication skills

Experience in management and mentoring of finance teams

Job description

Sewell Wallis are exclusively recruiting a Finance Director for a manufacturer based in Sheffield.

The business currently operates with a £5 million turnover, forming part of a wider £90 million group. This role will take full responsibility for maintaining and developing the finance function, acting as the No.1 in finance and working closely with the new Managing Director to support ambitious growth plans and drive the business forward.

This position would suit an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager ready to take the next step in their career – someone commercially astute, driven to prove themselves, and confident in contributing innovative ideas to the Senior Leadership Team.

What will you be doing?

• Provide leadership to the company's finance and accounting strategy to optimise financial performance and strengthen its strategic position.
• Oversee the company's accounting function, ensuring effective management of risk factors.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Present, interpret, and challenge financial information at Board and Management meetings.
• Partner with key stakeholders to plan and execute business growth and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the production of statutory returns and compliance requirements.
• Ensure robust financial controls are in place and continuously improved.

What skills are we looking for?

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience within the manufacturing or engineering industry.
• Minimum of 3 years' post‑qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and present new ideas.
• Proven experience in management and mentoring of finance teams.

What's on offer?

• Salary: £70,000-£75,000.
• Profit share: 12.5%.
• Pension contributions: up to 10%.
• Private healthcare.
• Electric car or car allowance.
• Free on‑site parking.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. If you have not heard back within seven days we will consider your application unsuccessful. Contact Inci Evcil for more information.