Financial Director

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to lead financial strategy at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape operational excellence while driving sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will possess extensive FMCG experience and a proven track record in financial leadership. You will lead a high-performing finance team, provide critical insights to senior leadership, and implement robust financial controls. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in a thriving market.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven track record in financial leadership roles like Finance Director or CFO.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary financial leadership and drive strategic goals.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Treasury Management

Team Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Do you have FMCG experience in a busy manufacturing business?

Can you work in North east Lincolnshire?

Are you suitably qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a Market-leading FMCG Manufacturing Business to recruit a Finance Director. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy and drive operational excellence at a large-scale, state-of-the-art manufacturing site.

As the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the company’s financial strategy, leading a team of finance professionals and partnering with senior leaders to deliver sustainable growth. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role within a business experiencing exciting growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary financial leadership to drive both short- and long-term strategic goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, providing critical financial insights and business recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Champion financial literacy across the organisation to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Drive financial performance by identifying cost efficiencies, mitigating risks, and maximising opportunities across operations.
• Implement and enhance robust financial controls and processes to support scalability and transparency.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, funding strategies, and financial risk mitigation.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimise working capital and liquidity, ensuring the business is positioned for sustainable growth.
• Support investment decisions related to CAPEX, product innovation, and operational expansion.

What are we looking for?

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally as Finance Director, CFO, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in the FMCG manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated success in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and treasury management.
• Track record of leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced financial modelling.
• This role is ideal for a forward-thinking finance professional eager to make a lasting impact on a market leader in the FMCG manufacturing space.

Please contact Carl Maw for full details.