Finance Director -Manufacturing

Iff Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director to lead and reshape finance in a high-growth manufacturing company. Responsibilities include strengthening financial systems, shaping strategy with the MD, and overseeing transformative processes. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing environments, ready to thrive in a dynamic setting. Competitive salary of £90,000 - £120,000 and equity participation are offered.

Benefits

Equity participation

Real autonomy in shaping the finance function

Opportunities for legacy building

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of finance in a business context.
• Ability to lead through structure and uncertainty.
• Experience in shaping strategy and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen financial foundations and controls.
• Shape and drive business strategy.
• Lead financial transformation processes.
• Guide acquisitions and manage growth.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Commercial acumen

Operational expertise

Proven experience in manufacturing environments

Job description

Finance Director - Manufacturing & Consumer Goods

Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 + Equity

Hybrid/Wakefield

Permanent, Full Time

A defining career chapter where you build, shape, and lead what s next.

Some roles keep the wheels turning.

This one builds the machine for the next stage.

A high-growth manufacturing and consumer-led business is at a pivotal point.

New products have launched. Retail partnerships are thriving.

Investment in technology and operational efficiency is underway.

And with three acquisitions in the pipeline (and more to follow), the stage is set for serious growth.

Now they re looking for a Finance Director who doesn t just want to run finance - but rebuild, reshape, and redefine it.

This is a role for the leader who loves both challenge and creation.

You ll join a business that s profitable, ambitious, and preparing for its next evolution - a company ready to double in size and ultimately deliver a major value event.

You ll be given full trust and autonomy to:

• Strengthen the foundations - sharpen systems, reporting, and controls to match the company s ambition.
• Shape strategy - partner with a driven, entrepreneurial MD to drive growth, efficiency, and commercial insight.
• Lead transformation - implement processes, structure, and rigour that prepare the business for its next chapter.
• Guide acquisitions - play a hands-on role in a buy-and-build strategy with multiple micro-deals already lined up.
• Prepare for the finish line - a future exit that will be a career milestone for everyone involved.

Why this is different

This isn t a hands-off, ivory tower role.

You ll lead a small but capable team - yet stay close enough to the numbers to truly shape them.

Manufacturing is the heartbeat of this business, so your impact will be felt in every area: production, cost control, margins, and operational performance.

Here, finance isn t back-office. It s the engine room.

And your leadership will define how that engine runs.

Who you are

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Commercially astute and operationally grounded - you know how to make finance work for the business.
• Proven experience in manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable leading through both structure and uncertainty.
• Someone who thrives on growth, challenge, and shaping what s next.

What s in it for you

• A seat at the top table, shaping strategy and value creation from day one.
• A pivotal role in a high-growth, acquisition-led journey.
• Equity participation - share in the value you help create.
• Real autonomy to build the finance function your way.
• A genuine legacy - when you move on, you ll leave behind a stronger, smarter, more valuable business.

If you re the kind of Finance Director who thrives in growth, embraces change, and wants to shape a business that s going places - this is your moment.

It s not just another job.

It s a chapter you ll look back on and know it mattered.

About IFF Talent:

Imagine a recruitment partner that doesn t stop at placing you in the perfect role - one that supports your personal and professional growth across your entire career journey.

At IFF Talent, we believe recruitment should be relational, not transactional.

Our slogan, "Beyond Recruitment" is our commitment to continue adding value long after the placement - whether you're hiring, exploring, or simply growing.

How?

We re launching a first-of-its-kind peer mentoring and coaching platform, powered by senior finance professionals who offer their time to help you unlock your potential and navigate your career with confidence.

And we don t stop there.

We re proud to divert 3% of our profits to support non-profits driving change in mental health, workplace wellbeing, gender equity, and social mobility - because we believe business should be a force for good.

IFF Talent is about finding you your dream jobs - but that's just the start.
We re here to make a lasting impact - on your career, your team, and the wider world.

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