Finance Director

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wakefield seeks an experienced finance leader with a strong technical background. The successful candidate will lead a sizeable finance team and possess the gravitas to influence at Board level. This role values loyalty and long-term growth, emphasizing collaboration and pragmatic problem-solving. An exciting opportunity to contribute to a successful business with excellent financial credentials.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in financial control, reporting, and cash management.
• Proven leadership of a sizeable finance team.
• Confidence to influence at Board level.

Skills

Financial control

Reporting

Cash management

Leadership

Commercially minded

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Be part of another Yorkshire success story.

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join an outstanding, privately owned manufacturing and aftercare business. A company with excellent financial credentials, proven growth in turnover and EBITDA, and a strong balance sheet. The strength of the people stands out above all else in the business – entrepreneurial, meritocratic and team‑centric culture

Key requirements

• Fully qualified accountant with a strong technical background in financial control, reporting and cash management
• Proven leadership of a sizeable finance team, delivering structure, pace and accountability
• Commercially minded with the confidence and gravitas to influence at Board level
• Skilled in managing multiple financing lines and maintaining credibility with lenders
• Hands‑on, pragmatic and collaborative — aligned to a business that values loyalty and long‑term growth over personal promotion

Pratap Executive are retained exclusively on this campaign – managed by Gillian McBride – Partner for Executive Finance Appointments.