Finance Director

Agility Resoucing; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Walton-le-Dale is seeking an experienced Finance Director to support growth and enhance financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and the ability to guide strategic decisions at the board level. A competitive salary and potential equity are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential future equity

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial management, particularly in a manufacturing or rental business.
• Track record of driving growth and improving financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide strategic insights to the board.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight and guidance at board level.
• Support sales processes and improve profit margins.
• Develop and manage performance KPIs.
• Enhance financial reporting and compliance.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Leadership

KPI development

Process improvement

Job description

Overview

Location: United Kingdom, Preston

Job Type: Permanent

Due to ongoing growth, this family-run business is now seeking to appoint a Finance Director in a newly created position.

Reporting to the MD and company owner, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to facilitate further growth and explore new business opportunities.

The organization has a strong reputation and a national presence (no international operations) and has remained profitable throughout its history. The industry requires a strong focus on cash flow. They operate a complete business model, manufacturing, selling, renting, and maintaining capital goods, with rental and maintenance being their largest growth areas.

Responsibilities

• Offer insight and guidance at board level
• Support the sales process and champion margins
• Develop a KPI suite
• Improve processes and systems
• Represent the business with external organizations (banks, auditors, advisors, investors)
• Be responsible for all statutory reports and HMRC returns
• Review and present management reports
• Work with Operations and Sales to develop comprehensive forecasting and budgeting
• Provide leadership and development to the small finance team
• Drive financial knowledge and collaboration

A highly competitive salary is offered, along with potential future equity.