Finance Leader for Growth — Equity Stake & FD Path

IFF Talent - Ingham Frankland Fide; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sweet equity

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function for a long-established Yorkshire manufacturing business backed by private equity. The role offers sweet equity participation and genuine succession potential, with a strong track record of profitability and growth plans.

You will report to the General Manager, drive strategic financial insight, and partner with senior leaders to shape growth and value creation. The role is on-site in East Yorkshire with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in manufacturing or operationally intensive environments advantageous.
• Ability to translate financial information into meaningful business decisions and challenge stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Drive commercial analysis across pricing, margins and profitability.
• Partner with operations and commercial leaders to support decision-making.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.
• Oversee audit, governance, controls and compliance.
• Develop and mentor a small finance team.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder challenge

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Unknown is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function for a long-established Yorkshire manufacturing business backed by private equity. The role offers sweet equity participation and genuine succession potential, with a strong track record of profitability and growth plans.

You will report to the General Manager, drive strategic financial insight, and partner with senior leaders to shape growth and value creation. The role is on-site in East Yorkshire with a competitive package.