At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and operations for a global manufacturing group.
- Company: Dynamic private equity-backed industrial group with international reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for growth, and influence in a thriving business.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities to work across multiple international markets.
- Why this job: Shape the financial future of a successful group and drive impactful change.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with senior finance experience in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 180000 £ per year.
- Chief Financial Officer
- Global Manufacturing Group
- About the Business
This role sits within a private equity-backed group of industrial manufacturing businesses with operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
The group generates approximately £120 million in annual revenue and comprises a number of established, profitable, and cash-generative trading entities.
The Opportunity
We are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to work closely with the CEO, Board, and investors to support the continued development of the group.
This is a hands‑on role combining strategic input with day‑to‑day financial leadership across multiple international entities.
The CFO will play a key role in improving reporting, strengthening financial controls, and supporting ongoing growth and operational improvements in a private equity environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide financial support and challenge to the CEO, Board, and business unit leaders to help drive performance and improve profitability.
- Develop and maintain consistent monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the group, including preparation of consolidated accounts.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, including foreign exchange exposure where relevant.
- Manage relationships with lenders and oversee borrowing facilities, including monitoring covenant compliance.
- Establish and improve financial controls, systems, and processes across the group to support accurate reporting and governance.
- Work closely with subsidiary finance teams and leadership to ensure alignment across international operations.
- Support delivery of value creation initiatives in line with private equity objectives.
- Required Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Proven senior finance experience within a manufacturing or industrial business.
- Experience working in a private equity‑backed environment or with external investors.
- Track record of operating across multiple legal entities and international markets.
- Experience managing consolidated group reporting and driving improvements in financial processes and controls.
- Comfortable operating in a hands‑on role within a mid‑sized, growing business.
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