Group Finance Director — Transforming Manufacturing & Growth

Waltons Outdoor Living; Sutton-on-Trent CP; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltons is seeking a commercially minded Finance Leader to run Group finance from Sutton-on-Trent. You will unite manufacturing finance, cost management and capital allocation across the business, reporting into the MD and partnering with senior stakeholders.

You will implement robust ERP and BI reporting, drive real-time insights, and lead a high-performing finance team through a period of transformation and growth, delivering measurable improvements in EBITDA and cash generation.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in manufacturing or operationally complex settings.
• Strong manufacturing finance experience including standard costing, inventory and profitability.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI/reporting platforms.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable commercial impact through margin improvement, cash release or cost reduction.
• Ability to build and lead a high-performing finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group finance with accountability for cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Develop a best-in-class manufacturing reporting environment with visibility of costs, production and profitability.
• Drive margin and profitability using standard costing and drive pricing, mix and cost-out decisions.
• Bring real-time financial and operational reporting to life via ERP, BI and automation; identify AI opportunities.
• Partner with the MD and leadership team to challenge assumptions and support commercial decisions.
• Develop KPI framework linked to the value creation plan with clear ownership.
• Oversee capex appraisal and post‑investment reviews to improve capital allocation.
• Own management and statutory accounts, VAT, payroll and tax compliance; strengthen financial controls.
• Lead ERP/BI transformation to improve data integrity and month-end close.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team across the Group.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

ERP systems

BI reporting

Commercial judgement

Finance leadership

Data automation

Stakeholder management

Capital allocation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

BI platforms

Job description

Waltons is seeking a commercially minded Finance Leader to run Group finance from Sutton-on-Trent. You will unite manufacturing finance, cost management and capital allocation across the business, reporting into the MD and partnering with senior stakeholders.

You will implement robust ERP and BI reporting, drive real-time insights, and lead a high-performing finance team through a period of transformation and growth, delivering measurable improvements in EBITDA and cash generation.