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Jobs2Web; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

XYZ Inc is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its senior leadership team in Manchester. You will own the financial strategy, planning and control environment, guiding the business through growth, capex investments and cost optimisation.

Reporting to CEO, you will lead a finance team across two sites, partner with the Board on strategy and capital allocation, deliver timely financial reporting, manage treasury, tax and audit, and drive performance in FMCG/manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with the ACA/ACCA or CIMA designation and 15+ years post-qualification experience.
• Senior finance leadership experience in FMCG, manufacturing or consumer goods.
• Proven ability to partner with the Board and influence strategic decisions.
• Experience managing P&Ls of £200m+ and multi-site finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function across reporting, management accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to shape strategy, capital allocation and M&A activity.
• Own annual budgeting and long-range planning across all business units.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to the Board, investors and lenders.
• Drive working capital optimisation and cash flow management across the supply chain.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks and institutional investors.
• Lead, develop and mentor a finance team of 35 across two sites.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across all jurisdictions.

Skills

Board-level partnering

Commercial acumen

Leadership

P&L management

ERP implementation

Multi-site management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join our senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of XYZ Inc's financial strategy, planning, and control environment. This is a pivotal role at a critical stage of our growth, as we invest in manufacturing capacity, pursue European expansion, and navigate an increasingly complex commodity and cost environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the full finance function across financial reporting, management accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit
• Partner with the CEO and Board to shape business strategy, capital allocation, and M&A activity
• Own the annual budgeting and long-range planning process across all business units
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting to the Board, investors, and lenders
• Drive working capital optimisation and cash flow management across the supply chain
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and institutional investors
• Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of 35 across two sites
• Ensure robust financial controls and full regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience
• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role within FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods
• Demonstrable track record of partnering at Board level and influencing strategic decisions
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&Ls of £200m+
• Experience of managing finance functions across multiple sites or geographies
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Experience of ERP implementation or transformation programmes
• Exposure to private equity or listed company environments
• European market experience

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