Strategic Finance Director for Manufacturing Growth

Marks Sattin; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function in a growing manufacturing business in the Cambridge area. The role focuses on statutory reporting, audit management, and ensuring a robust control environment while providing strategic financial leadership to support the next growth phase.

The successful candidate will drive monthly management accounts, board reporting, planning, and partner with operations to improve financial visibility and cost control.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong experience in manufacturing/industrial or product-based businesses.
• Expertise in statutory reporting, external audit management, and technical accounting.
• Strong financial controls, governance and compliance knowledge.
• Proven leadership and ability to influence across finance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Own the year-end process and manage external auditors for a smooth audit.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex matters and new standards.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis.
• Strengthen controls, governance and risk management across the organisation.
• Lead cashflow management, budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Partner with operations to improve financial visibility, cost control and efficiency.
• Support growth initiatives, capex decisions and process improvements in manufacturing.
• Develop and mentor the finance team to build a high-performing function.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Marks Sattin is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function in a growing manufacturing business in the Cambridge area. The role focuses on statutory reporting, audit management, and ensuring a robust control environment while providing strategic financial leadership to support the next growth phase.

The successful candidate will drive monthly management accounts, board reporting, planning, and partner with operations to improve financial visibility and cost control.