Strategic Finance Director - Transformation & Growth

Page Executive; Macclesfield; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Director for a client in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Macclesfield. This pivotal role requires driving financial and operational performance, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading a well-qualified finance function. The successful candidate will have a proven background in senior finance roles, exceptional analytical skills, and a collaborative leadership style. With a competitive salary of up to £110,000 and a generous benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Fully expensed car or car allowance

Generous company bonus scheme

Upper-quartile employer contributory pension scheme

Broader benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of Finance or Finance Director.
• Ability to engage and inspire stakeholders from shop floor to boardroom.
• Skilled in understanding broader business context linking financial to operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment between financial and operational performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance factory productivity.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance.

Skills

Driving performance improvement

Strong communication skills

Exceptional analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Collaborative leadership

Data analysis capabilities

Education

Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Director for a client in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Macclesfield. This pivotal role requires driving financial and operational performance, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading a well-qualified finance function. The successful candidate will have a proven background in senior finance roles, exceptional analytical skills, and a collaborative leadership style. With a competitive salary of up to £110,000 and a generous benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.