Financial Director (Manufacturing / Engineering)

EMBS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private health cover

Pension

Flexibility: Full-time or 4-day option available

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in Nottinghamshire is looking for a Finance Director to lead financial strategy and manage profitability. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in finance within engineering or manufacturing sectors. This pivotal role includes preparing for future investment and mentoring a finance team. Additional perks include a company car and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified accountant.
• 5+ years experience in finance for engineering/manufacturing.
• Proven track record in managing cash flow and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s financial strategy, reporting to the CEO.
• Drive profitability through effective cost management.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)

At least 5 years’ experience in engineering or manufacturing finance

Expertise in costing and valuation within production environments

Advanced ERP and Excel skills

Commercially sharp and confident influencing

Job description

Overview

Financial Director (Manufacturing / Engineering) – EMBS, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Finance Director to join a fast-growing precision engineering business of 200 employees, supplying major international customers in the aerospace and energy sectors. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a company with big growth ambitions and plans for future investment, funding, and acquisition.

Role Summary

This is more than a “safe pair of hands.” The business is looking for a finance leader with the credibility, experience, and consistency to help take it through its next stage of growth. Someone who can combine sharp commercial insight with financial discipline, and who has a proven track record of success in engineering and manufacturing environments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the company’s financial strategy, reporting directly to the CEO and MD.
• Position the business for future investment, funding, and acquisition.
• Drive profitability and cash flow through effective working capital and cost management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to keep growth targets on track.
• Deliver accurate costing, stock, and WIP valuation to guide pricing and production decisions.
• Mentor and develop a small finance team to build capability as the business scales.
• Build trust with banks, auditors, investors, and potential buyers.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA), ideally CIMA.
• At least 5 years’ experience in engineering or manufacturing finance — this is essential.
• A consistent and solid career history that demonstrates loyalty, delivery, and progression.
• Proven track record of managing cash flow, working capital, and profitability in growth businesses.
• Expertise in costing and valuation within production environments.
• Experience preparing businesses for funding, investment, or acquisition is a strong advantage.
• Commercially sharp and confident influencing across operations, engineering, and leadership.
• Advanced ERP and Excel skills with a drive for process improvement.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to balance strategy with delivery.

The Package

• Company car
• Private health cover
• Pension
• Flexibility: Full-time or 4-day option available

Why Join?

This is a chance to join a successful, ambitious engineering business where finance is central to decision-making. With aerospace and energy markets booming, rapid growth already underway, and international customers onboard, you’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, build value, and prepare the company for its next chapter.

Talk to Simon Bucknell about the role in more detail. If you’d rather have a chat before applying, please reach out to him here on LinkedIn!