Finance Director

SF Search Partners; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Search Partners is seeking an outstanding Divisional Finance Director to lead finance across a £1bn turnover manufacturing division spanning multiple product categories and sites in the UK.

Reporting to the Divisional Managing Director and working closely with the Group CFO, you will drive planning, forecasting, reporting, capex governance, cash flow and financial control while shaping commercial finance, pricing, cost recovery and inflation pass-through.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Finance Director experience in large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience leading finance teams across multiple sites.
• Track record of cost optimisation and transformation.
• Experience with ERP and systems improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting, reporting, capex governance, cash flow and financial control across a multi-site footprint.
• Drive commercial finance, including customer and product profitability, pricing, cost recovery and inflation pass-through.
• Partner with operations to improve yield, labour efficiency, waste, OEE and inventory control.
• Challenging and appraising tenders, automation investments, M&A and transformation programmes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of divisional financial controllers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial finance

Operational finance

Forecasting

Financial control

Cash flow management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Systems improvements

Job description

A leading, privately owned manufacturing group is seeking an outstanding Divisional Finance Director to lead finance across its £1bn turnover manufacturing division, spanning multiple product categories and sites.

Reporting to the Divisional Managing Director and working closely with the Group CFO, you will be a key member of the divisional leadership team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on commercial and operational finance. Your remit will include:

• Leading planning, forecasting, reporting, capex governance, cash flow and financial control across a complex multi-site footprint
• Driving commercial finance, including customer and product profitability, pricing, cost recovery and inflation pass-through
• Partnering with operations to improve yield, labour efficiency, waste, OEE and inventory control
• Challenging and appraising major tenders, automation investments, M&A and transformation programmes
• Leading and developing a high-performing team of divisional financial controllers

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven Finance Director experience in large-scale manufacturing and a track record in businesses of £100m+ turnover. You will have led finance teams across multiple sites, delivered cost optimisation and transformation, and gained experience of ERP and systems improvements.

Private equity or listed company exposure is advantageous.

Influential, analytical and results-driven, you will have the credibility to challenge and support senior operational and commercial leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Working pattern: This is a hands-on, visible leadership role. You will be based in Birmingham two days a week and out at manufacturing sites across the UK two days a week, with flexibility for the remaining day.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a major UK manufacturer.