Finance Director

Page Personnel; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 30%

Pension

Private medical cover

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking a Finance Director in West Yorkshire to lead the finance function and partner with the senior management team. You will own financial control, reporting, forecasting and governance while supporting strategic growth and commercial performance across the business.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and a track record of leading teams, with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments being highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and strong senior finance background.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and develop strategic financial plans.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, reporting and controls.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to drive performance.
• Manage statutory accounts and external audits, while building governance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support business growth and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimise working capital.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Financial leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

• Broad and influential leadership position

About Our Client

A market-leading West Yorkshire based business, backed by significant recent investment and entering an exciting phase of growth, is seeking a Finance Director to join its senior leadership team. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a highly successful and well-established organisation, playing a key role in supporting strategic growth, operational excellence and commercial performance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing financial leadership and commercial insight to support business decision-making and long-term success.

Job Description

You will lead all financial activities across the business, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, effective forecasting and strong governance. Working closely with senior stakeholders locally and within the wider group, you will provide financial analysis and recommendations that drive performance and support strategic objectives.Responsibilities will include:

• Lead all financial operations, reporting and controls.
• Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs and performance reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Analyse business performance, profitability and cost drivers.
• Prepare statutory accounts and manage external audits.
• Optimise working capital and support commercial decision-making.
• Act as the key contact for auditors, banks, insurers and professional advisers.
• Contribute to business strategy and organisational growth.
• Drive continuous improvement and business performance initiatives.
• Partner with leaders across the business to improve efficiency and results.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you'll be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), with proven experience in a senior finance leadership role. You'll bring excellent stakeholder management skills, strong commercial awareness, and experience of leading and developing teams. You'll also ideally bring experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.

What's on Offer

This is a great opportunity to contribute directly to business planning, profitability and future growth. You'll also be offered:

• Up to 30% bonus
• Pension
• Private medical cover