At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance for two growing SMEs in the manufacturing sector.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing businesses with global reach and growth potential.
- Benefits: Bonus, pension, life assurance, shares scheme, and board-level opportunity.
- Other info: Split time between two offices in North Pennines, excellent career advancement.
- Why this job: Shape the future strategy of two innovative companies and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experienced accountant, fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Establishing and leading the finance function for 2 growing SMEs. Benefits include bonus, pension, life assurance & shares scheme. Board level opportunity. North England based, across 2 sites.
Are you looking for an opportunity to take ownership of your own finance function within a manufacturing business? This Finance Director role can offer you that for not one, but two businesses. It’s 2 small businesses (circa £1m and £3m turnover) that make highly specialised equipment, and they’re looking for someone who can become part of their senior leadership teams and hold responsibility for all financial aspects of each company strategy. Both are growing, both are investing to support that growth, and they need your commercial insight to help make this happen.
With products exported globally, you will be investigating, summarising, reporting on, and making recommendations on how to improve the businesses. You will be leading the finance teams (each has 1 FTE) and providing a high-quality service to all stakeholders. This would be a significant step forward for an experienced accountant looking to contribute to shaping a business's future strategy. Your time will be split between their two offices, so you’ll ideally live in or around the North Pennines.
You will report to the MD and be responsible for:
- Ensuring company financial systems are robust, compliant as well as supporting future business growth.
- Work closely with the Senior Management Team to strategize, analyse and manage, ensuring finance are involved in key business decisions.
- Managing the company’s accounting function including creation of financial reporting packs with analysis, statutory accounts and presenting annual accounts to the Board.
- Leading financial forecasting processes.
- Providing commercial finance support to the wider management teams, including things like margin analysis, pricing strategy, and reviewing stock provisioning policies.
The Candidate:
You will be an experienced accountant who likes to take a hands-on approach to all company finance matters, and you’ll also have the following:
- Experienced in financial management within a manufacturing environment.
- Fully Qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA;
- Leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels;
- Strategic thinker who is self-motivated and focused on continuous improvement.
Finance Director in Durham employer: H Squared Talent Ltd
H Squared Talent Ltd is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its finance professionals. With a dynamic work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, employees are given the unique opportunity to influence senior decisions and enhance their skill sets in a supportive environment. Located in a thriving market, this role not only offers competitive benefits but also paves the way for meaningful career advancement in a fast-paced, international setting.
