Finance Director

Mirus Aircraft Seating Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace seating manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Director to guide its financial strategy and governance. This role involves direct reporting to the CEO and collaborative work with the Executive Team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing or engineering and has led a company through significant financial transformations, including IPO preparations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven track record in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace industries.
• Strong understanding of audit and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s financial strategy and governance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Manage the finance team to deliver insightful financial information.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial compliance

Strategic thinking

Analytical insight

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modelling

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will guide the company's financial strategy, ensure robust financial governance, and provide actionable insight to drive growth.

The Finance Director will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and work closely with the Executive Team and shareholders to shape and deliver the company's strategic and financial objectives. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace, and proven experience leading a business through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or similar corporate finance event. Experience operating in an international context would be a strong advantage.

IN YOUR ROLE AS FINANCE DIRECTOR, YOU WILL:

• Report directly to the CEO and work in partnership with the Executive Team to define and deliver the company's strategic financial direction


• Provide expert financial guidance and commercial insight to support business growth, drive profitability, and achieve our goals as defined in our business plan


• Partner with Directors to evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, and cost improvement initiatives, tracking and reporting our progress


• Lead and guide on all financial aspects of IPO preparation, or similar, ensuring compliance and investor confidence


• Manage and develop the finance team to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information across the business


• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, R&D claims, and cashflow management, ensuring strong financial control and liquidity


• Support the development of our ERP / MRP systems, ensuring robust systems fit for purpose


• Maintain full responsibility for statutory accounts, financial reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance


• Develop and maintain effective relationships with shareholders, investors, auditors, banks, and key external stakeholders


• Support and challenge the CEO and senior leadership team with financial analysis and performance insight to inform key decisions


• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues


• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting to support Mirus as we grow

ABOUT YOU

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you'll bring proven expertise in financial leadership and strategic management, with a passion for driving performance, strengthening governance, and enabling sustainable business success. You'll combine commercial insight and analytical rigour with a hands‑on, collaborative approach, ensuring excellence across all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and decision - along with the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)


• Significant post‑qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role


• Proven track record in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace industries


• Experience working in an SME environment with hands‑on financial management responsibilities


• Strong understanding of financial compliance, audit and governance requirements


• Experience in R&D tax credits, grants, or government funding schemes


• Demonstrated success leading or supporting a company through IPO or major financial transformation


• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems, financial modelling, and data‑driven decision‑making


• Deep understanding of cost control, pricing strategy, and supply chain financials in an engineering context


• Ability to interpret data and communicate financial information


• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial insight

Personal skills/attributes

• Commercial acumen and ability to see the broader business picture


• A strong leader and confidence to challenge and influence peers, including the CEO


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Comfortable delegating detail but maintaining control of overall outcomes


• Curiosity and creativity in approaching problems and opportunities


• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

Be eligible to work in the UK and able to travel overseas regularly for work purposes. Commuting to, or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required

We really want to hear from you, so don't miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Finance Director position. Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.