Finance Director
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Dorset | Manufacturing SME
£(phone number removed) + car + benefits
The Opportunity
A well-established, privately owned UK manufacturing business is seeking to appoint a Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.
Operating at c.£22m turnover, the business has a strong and stable trading profile, supported by a robust cash position and long-standing customer relationships across the healthcare sector and international markets.
With the planned retirement of the incumbent later this year, this represents a timely opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Director to step into a broad, high-impact role within a values-led organisation.
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will take full responsibility for financial strategy and operations, alongside leadership oversight of HR and IT.
This is a key Board appointment, offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction while maintaining close involvement in day-to-day operational performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
Acting as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and Board on performance, strategy, investment and risk
Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning
Providing clear commercial insight to support decision-making across the business
Ensuring robust financial control, statutory compliance and audit management
Driving cash management and working capital optimisation
Leading and developing Finance, HR and IT functions
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including systems and process enhancement
The role requires a hands-on approach, working closely with operational leaders to translate financial information into actionable insight. xgikmsk
The Context
Long-established UK manufacturing business with strong heritage
Core customer base across regulated and service-led sectors, alongside growing international exposure
Consistent financial performance with strong cash generation
Privately owned, family-influenced culture with a long-term outlook
Lean leadership team offering genuine scope to make an impact
The Candidate
We are seeking a Finance Director with strong manufacturing experience and the ability to operate effectively within a privately owned SME environment.
Experience and background:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Proven track record within a manufacturing or production-led ...
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