Senior Business Finance Manager

The role Granada Secondary Glazing is a leading name in premium secondary glazing solutions, renowned for delivering exceptional products and service. As we enter an exciting phase of growth in 2025, expanding into two significant new business areas, we are seeking a commercially astute Finance & Business Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping our future.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and hands-on professional to drive financial performance, oversee operational effectiveness, and contribute to the overall leadership and management of the company. The ideal candidate will be a capable Finance Manager or Director who thrives in a broader business management role, combining financial expertise with commercial leadership.

If you\’re looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact across multiple areas of the business, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Actively contribute to overall business strategy and management.
Lead business planning processes and drive continuous improvement across all functions.
Business Management:
Oversee daily business operations, supporting performance across Sales, Operations, and Marketing.
Identify and implement operational efficiencies and growth opportunities.
Support new business area integration, ensuring strategic alignment and execution.
Financial Management & Compliance:
Oversee financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and statutory obligations.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and tax requirements, including year-end accounts and company secretarial duties.
Team Leadership:
Lead and develop the finance team while fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
Champion a high-performance, commercially aware culture across the organisation.
Risk & Cost Control:
Manage contractual risk, monitor margins, and drive effective cost control.
Evaluate and mitigate business and financial risks.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
~ Provide accurate, timely financial and business performance data to support strategic decisions.

Stakeholder Engagement:
~ Act as the primary liaison with external advisors including auditors, banks, legal advisors, and insurers.

Operational Support:
~ Oversee general administration and internal systems to ensure smooth, scalable business operations.

Owner Advisory Role:
~ Keep the owner informed and provide independent, strategic financial and business advice.

Skills & Qualities
Professional Qualifications: CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified (desirable).
Leadership & Presence: Independent thinker with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
Exceptional Communication: Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Commercial Acumen: Strong grasp of business operations, profitability drivers, and market dynamics.
Senior Management Experience: Proven success in a senior finance or business leadership role (experience in construction/manufacturing is advantageous).
Technical Knowledge: Experience with Sage 200 (advantageous).
People Management: Skilled at leading, mentoring, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

This role is office based, Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.
We are flexible regarding salary, for the right person we are happy to discuss at a further date.