Finance Director

ACCA Careers; Warwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Finance Director for a dynamic organization in Warwick, UK. This leadership role involves driving strategic and commercial success, managing financial operations, and leading finance, HR, IT, and payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business strategy and promote a culture of high performance.

Benefits

Company car

Performance-based bonus

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting and finance leadership roles within the industrial or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge and practical use of SAP systems.
• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial and commercial activities.
• Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team.
• Manage and optimise core operational functions, including HR, IT, and payroll.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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This Finance Director role offers a rare opportunity to drive the strategic and commercial success of a dynamic organisation, influencing decision-making at board level while leading across finance, HR, IT, and payroll functions. It's a broad, hands-on leadership position where you'll shape strategy, empower teams, and ensure a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

Client Details

The business is a global market leader in customer solutions, delivering innovative products and services globally. It is known for its strong engineering heritage, commitment to sustainability, and a collaborative, customer-centric approach that helps clients create seamless, future-ready experiences

Description

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.Lead and oversee all financial and commercial activities, ensuring robust financial management, control, and strategic alignment across the business.
• Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape and deliver business strategy, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
• Drive a commercially focused approach across the business, embedding strong financial discipline and supporting informed decision-making at all levels.
• Manage and optimise core operational functions, including HR, IT, and payroll, ensuring processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned to business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and central services teams, building a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide insightful analysis, forecasting, and reporting to monitor performance, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Support commercial teams with tenders, contracts, and customer negotiations, ensuring financial rigour and alignment with strategic priorities.
  
  

Profile

A Successful Finance Director Should Have

• Proven experience in accounting and finance leadership roles within the industrial or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge and practical use of SAP systems.
• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve financial goals
  
  

Job Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a high-profile Finance Director role with a broad leadership remit and the chance to shape the commercial future of the business. You'll have the scope to influence strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and act as a true business partner to the wider leadership team.

This is more than a traditional finance role - it offers the chance to take on technical challenges, lead multiple projects, and play a central part in developing processes and structures that enable growth and long-term success.

The Package Includes

• A competitive salary
• Company car
• Performance-based bonus
• Private healthcare
  
  

This is a rare chance to make a tangible impact in a leadership role that blends commercial influence, operational input, and strategic partnership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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