Managing Director

Catalyst; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturer of consumer goods is seeking a visionary Managing Director to lead all business operations. The role involves developing strategic plans, managing finances, and driving efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and the ambition to drive company growth. A salary range of £150-200k plus bonuses and potential equity is offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Potential equity share

Qualifications

• Desire to transition into a Managing Director role, ideally from a finance background.
• Ability to handle complex challenges and responsibilities with energy and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for financial and corporate goals.
• Manage the company's finances, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide leadership to the executive team and staff.
• Optimise daily operations and supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Drive product and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Critical-thinking

Job description

Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which is committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Established for 50 years and having recently won a major national award for its latest groundbreaking product, they wish to appoint a visionary and dynamic Managing Director to lead the company towards the next phase of growth and success, guiding all business operations to ensure profitability and competitiveness, providing strategic leadership, managing daily activities and driving efficiency, overseeing human resources, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

As Managing Director, You Will

• Develop strategic plans to achieve financial and corporate goals, growth targets and market competitiveness
• Take responsibility for the company’s financial management, including optimal resource allocation, cost management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Provide leadership and direction to the executive team and staff and foster a positive company culture
• Manage and optimise daily operations, production processes and supply chain to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Represent the company in high level negotiations
• Drive company culture and ensure alignment between values, mission and day-to-day operations
• Ensure the company operates in compliance with all legal, regulatory and health & safety requirements
• Stay informed of industry trends, encourage R&D and drive product and process improvements

As Managing Director, You Will Need

• A desire to move into your first Managing Director role, perhaps from a financial background
• An impatience to get things done
• A finisher/completer personality
• Exceptional leadership, decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to handle complex challenges and responsibilities
• Strong financial acumen with a proven ability to manage budgets and drive profitability
• Energy, desire, ambition and potential

Salary & Benefits

£150-200k + bonus + benefits
Potential equity share

Please Note

• To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications.
• High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days.
• You must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions; there is no VISA sponsorship on offer for this role.