Finance Director

EA FIRST LTD; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 113,484 - 120,159; Full time

Job summary

EA FIRST LTD is seeking a Finance Director to oversee all financial operations and strategic planning within a £20m t/o manufacturing organization. This hybrid role includes advising the Board and managing a capable finance team.

The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, experienced in manufacturing, and possess strong strategic and commercial skills. The position offers a salary of £85,000 to £90,000 plus additional package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance and growth strategies.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and annual accounts.
• Leading budgeting processes and ensuring statutory compliance.
• Mentoring and managing the internal finance team.
• Managing company funds and treasury functions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Team management

Financial performance advisory

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

This is an opportunity to join an SME Manufacturing organisation. You will work closely with the MD and support the SLT in its decision making. It is a hybrid role with the potential for development in to a group opportunity.

Our client is a £20m t/o owner managed manufacturing business.

The Finance Director will be the senior executive responsible for overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management to ensure long-term stability and growth. You will work closely with the MD and manage a small but capable finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance, growth strategies, and investment appraisal.
• Monthly Management Accounts with commentary, annual accounts, managing audits, and proactive additional management information.
• Leading the budgeting process to align resources with company goals - rolling annual forecasts to be developed
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, taxation, and regulatory bodies.
• Mentoring and managing the internal finance team
• Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions.

WE are looking for an ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified finance professional with experience of operating in a manufacturing environment. You will be a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and be an experienced manager of people.

£85,000 to £90,000 plus package