Finance Director

Hays PLC; Stockport; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Stockport is seeking a Finance Director to support strategic and operational growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence decisions. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £80k, alongside a car and bonus, in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing business.
• Strong communication skills with finance and non-finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive best practice and continuous improvements.
• Manage the overall accountancy function.
• Partner with the board on key projects.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Capability

Influencing

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Finance Director for a growing manufacturing business in Stockport, paying up to £80k + car and bonus

Your new company

You will be joining a high growth manufacturing business based in Stockport with an excellent reputation in its industry. The company is going through an exciting period of growth and change, resulting in there being a need for a Finance Director to support the business strategically and operationally.

Your new role

As the Finance Director, you will be initially tasked with driving best practice across the business and driving continuous improvements, supporting and partnering with the board of directors on key projects. You will have full responsibility for the overall accountancy function, a key decision maker in defining new ways of working alongside, behaviours and culture. The client is seeking a hands-on qualified Financial Controller who thrives in a manufacturing environment and brings strong analytical capability who can drive process improvements around MI, Cost Centre understanding and clarity on Bills and Materials.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience in a manufacturing business. You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to adapt and communicate with finance and non-finance staff members. You'll have a strong personality, with the ability to influence and drive decisions in a fast paced environment. The role requires on full time on site presence due to the seniority and business partnering required.

What you'll get in return

You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £80k + car and bonus, alongside brilliant opportunities to be at the forefront of business critical decisions. The business has a fantastic culture, and you'll be joining a well renowned manufacturing business based in North Manchester, with the office being nearby to public transport, restaurants, shops and local amenities.

What you need to do now

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