Finance Director in Loughborough

Barron Williams have been exclusively retained to deliver this
key search and selection instruction for our client, a PE-backed
global pharma manufacturing organisation with sites in both the
US & UK. Their market expertise, specialising in drug delivery,
spans the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and
development through regulatory approval and commercialisation,
ensuring critical therapies reach patients safely and
efficiently. As a specialist CDMO, they partner with some of the
worlds’ leading pharma MNC’s in drug and device solutions,
specialising in injectables, inhalation and dermal delivery. The
UK business currently has two manufacturing sites, in North
Lancashire and in the East Midlands.

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, the UK Finance Director
will be responsible for the two UK manufacturing sites in North
Lancashire and the East Midlands (plus 3rd party contract
manufacturers). You will deliver regularly required reports to US
Group HQ (& PE investor stakeholders as well as supporting the UK
MD in strategic decision-making to support the achievement of
business plan goals, working closely with senior leadership team
colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Shared
Services and FP&A.

This key role presents a fantastic opportunity for a suitably
qualified, senior manufacturing Finance professional to play a
pivotal role in the development of this emerging international
group. The ideal candidate will come with relevant, hands-on
experience in regulated manufacturing settings, ideally but not
necessarily pharma / life sciences. What is essential is the
ability to operate effectively and appropriately in PE-backed
organisations with international (US) characteristics and
reporting requirements. A strategic thinker with a genuine
business partner approach, you will be able to demonstrate your
success to date in operating within highly effective exec teams
and delivering results in relevant settings.

Job Title: Finance Director

Location: East Midlands (UK Head Office 2-3
days pw + wfh/flex + travel)

Reports to: UK MD

Reports in: Site Finance teams East Midlands /
North Lancashire

Package: Six-figure salary + Bonus + LTIP +
Car/Benefits

Key Deliverables:

· Provide strategic financial oversight and direction to
deliver the business’ long-term financial goals

· Lead and develop the UK finance team, fostering a high
performing culture and collaborative approach

· Build effective working relationships with UK SLT
colleagues across all core UK & Group functions

· Deliver high quality, focused management information and
required core financial reports to deadlines

· Analyse and report on profitability and key financial
indicators relevant to UK manufacturing operations

· Lead annual budgeting exercises and S&OP financial
processes, as well as long-term financial forecasting

· Responsible for UK statutory accounts as well as
corporation tax, VAT, external audit & compliance etc

Candidate Profile:

· Manufacturing Finance leader, ideally with pharma/life
sciences or relevant regulated market experience

· Track record within MNC’s (ideally inc. US HQ) as well as
the ability to work with PE effectively

· Strategic able to operate collaboratively as part of a
highly focused and driven UK senior leadership team

· Pragmatic and hands-on with a comprehensive understanding
of cost accounting and inventory valuation

· Financial modelling, budgeting & forecasting expert –
delivers high value MI to expedite decision making

· ERP experience within manufacturing environments (MS
Dynamics preferred) + advanced analytical skills

· Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder
management skills

Apply in confidence via the link provided or contact Paul Barron
contact details provided for a confidential exploratory
discussion.