Finance Director

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial strategy and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. You will support a well-established manufacturer in Stockport, ensuring compliance and influencing key investment decisions. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with at least 3 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to ethical practices. A competitive salary of £85,000 - £90,000 plus bonus is offered.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in financial strategy and investment analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or similar sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting to support growth.
• Provide insights and analysis for Board-level decision-making.
• Manage investments and cash flow for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Skills

Financial strategy

Forecasting

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Finance Director
Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and benefits
Location: Stockport (hybrid ideally 2-3 days office-based)
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Are you an experienced Finance Director who thrives in a values-driven environment, combining commercial acumen with a strong ethical approach This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer with ambitious growth plans, where your insights will directly influence strategic decisions and future investments.

Our client is seeking a Finance Director with proven ability in financial strategy, forecasting and risk management. You will play a central role in shaping the company s future, advising on major investment decisions such as new machinery, warehouse moves or acquisitions, while ensuring robust financial planning and compliance. Alongside the strategic finance remit, you will also oversee procurement, cost control, and supplier evaluation to help drive efficiencies and maintain sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting to support long-term growth.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to guide strategic decision-making at Board level.
• Manage investments, cash flow and liquidity to optimise performance while minimising risks.
• Oversee procurement, supplier relationships and cost control measures.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Develop, lead and motivate a high-performing Finance team.
• Present financial performance, strategies and risks clearly to the Board and senior management.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, insurers and regulators.

Person Specification

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in financial strategy, forecasting and investment analysis.
• Experience overseeing procurement, cost control and supplier evaluation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Commercially astute, with a track record of mitigating risk and improving business performance.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or similar sectors advantageous.
• Alignment with values of integrity, care and continuous improvement balancing people, planet and profit.

This role offers a highly competitive salary of £85,000 - £90,000, plus a profit share bonus and excellent benefits. You will be joining a business where commercial success goes hand in hand with ethical practices, and where doing the right things in the right way is central to decision-making.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.