At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading international manufacturing and engineering business in Devon.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and life assurance.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor a high-performance finance team and foster collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a respected company while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified finance professional with senior leadership experience in manufacturing or engineering.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a UK Finance Director for a leading manufacturing and engineering business in Devon. We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the UK finance function, partnering with operational leadership teams across multiple manufacturing sites to drive financial performance, operational excellence and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the UK business, supporting long-term growth and operational performance.
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.
- Deliver commercial insight to support investment decisions, profitability improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain strong financial controls, governance and compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, working capital and financial risk across the business.
- Partner closely with operational leaders to improve productivity, cost efficiency and margin performance.
- Support capital expenditure planning, business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead, develop and mentor the UK finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and strong cross‑functional collaboration.
About You
- Qualified finance professional with significant senior leadership experience.
- Background in manufacturing, aerospace, engineering or industrial sectors.
- Experience within multi-site and/or international organisations.
- Strong commercial acumen and operational finance expertise.
- Knowledge of standard costing, inventory management and manufacturing finance.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded international business and play a key role in shaping its future growth and performance. On offer is a highly competitive salary, bonus scheme, enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance and life assurance.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Finance Director in Devon employer: Butler Rose Ltd
Butler Rose offers an exceptional opportunity for a Finance Director to join a leading manufacturing and engineering business in Devon, where you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and operational excellence. The company fosters a high-performance culture with strong employee growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including a bonus scheme, enhanced pension, and private medical insurance. With a commitment to equality and a collaborative work environment, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic sector.
