Strategic Finance Director – Manufacturing Growth

Ethos Talent; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Talent is partnering with an established manufacturing business in the UK to appoint a Finance Director who will own the finance function, shape financial strategy and drive commercial performance.

Working closely with the Managing Director and the senior leadership team, you will provide financial insight, strategic direction and commercial support to drive the business forward, balancing control with a forward-thinking, commercially focused approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Senior finance leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent technical accounting and financial management skills.
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful commercial recommendations.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach, with the confidence to operate both strategically and operationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and effective processes.
• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and long-term financial planning.
• Provide clear, commercially focused financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, profitability and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and effective risk management.
• Support the evaluation of investment opportunities, business improvements and future growth initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Manufacturing industry experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic financial planning

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Ethos Talent is partnering with an established manufacturing business in the UK to appoint a Finance Director who will own the finance function, shape financial strategy and drive commercial performance.

Working closely with the Managing Director and the senior leadership team, you will provide financial insight, strategic direction and commercial support to drive the business forward, balancing control with a forward-thinking, commercially focused approach.