Finance Director

Nigel Wright Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Director to lead their finance function. This pivotal role involves managing financial operations, improving controls, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with a strong background in manufacturing and finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in manufacturing and finance leadership.
• Detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function of a £20m division.
• Oversee financial operations and reporting.
• Drive improvements in financial controls and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Highly successful, privately owned manufacturing business with a £20m turnover and part of a wider group have created a new role for a Finance Director to join their growing finance function. Cash-rich and debt-free, the company has achieved sustained organic growth over recent years and is now entering an exciting new phase, with strategic plans that include continued expansion and future M&A activity. With a strong reputation in their sector, they pride themselves on operational excellence, a collaborative culture, and a clear vision for the future.

Role

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a pivotal, hands on Finance Director role with full responsibility for managing the finance function of the £20m division. You will lead and develop a small team, oversee day-to-day financial operations, and play a key role in driving improvements in financial controls, processes, and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of the monthly and annual reporting cycle
• Improving internal controls and financial reporting systems
• Business partnering with operational and commercial teams to support decision making
• Preparing and presenting insightful board reports and financial analysis
• Supporting the Group FD with strategic projects including M&A due diligence and integration
• Developing forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow modelling tools
• Driving process improvements and system enhancements (SAP environment)

Once the initial transformation and improvement work is complete, the role will evolve to focus more on commercial strategy, growth planning, and supporting senior leadership with high-quality financial insight.

Person

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a background in manufacturing and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance function. You will be hands on, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast paced SME environment where you can make a real impact. Experience with SAP and involvement in process improvement or finance transformation projects will be highly advantageous.

You will bring:

• Proven experience as a Finance Director or a senior financial leader ready to step up
• Strong manufacturing sector background
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with or reporting into a wider group structure

Apply Now

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful, ambitious business at a key stage in its growth journey. If you’re a commercially minded, hands on Finance Director looking for a varied and rewarding role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to Gary Darlington at Nigel Wright Group for more information or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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