Group Finance Director – Manufacturing Leader

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment is partnering with an established manufacturing business to appoint a Group Finance Director. This strategic role leads the finance function, strengthens reporting across international operations, and drives growth.

You will work closely with the Board to provide financial insight and ensure robust controls. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in reporting, forecasting and performance improvement, with international travel expected.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance within manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of management accounting, product costing, inventory and profitability.
• Proven experience in Group reporting and multi-entity consolidation.
• Experience in cash management, forecasting and capital investment appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group finance function and provide financial insight at Board level.
• Develop robust Group consolidation and consistent financial reporting across entities.
• Strengthen manufacturing finance, including product costing, stock and margin analysis.
• Improve forecasting, cash flow management and working capital.
• Provide commercial analysis to support investments and growth.
• Enhance controls, governance, audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support ERP implementation to improve reporting and MI.
• Develop international finance teams and drive improvements across Group.

Skills

Group finance leadership

Manufacturing finance

Management accounting

Consolidation & reporting

Job description

Adele Carr Recruitment is partnering with an established manufacturing business to appoint a Group Finance Director. This strategic role leads the finance function, strengthens reporting across international operations, and drives growth.

You will work closely with the Board to provide financial insight and ensure robust controls. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in reporting, forecasting and performance improvement, with international travel expected.