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Finance Director – Manufacturing Company – South Somerset

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A multi-national manufacturing group with a strong presence in their marketplace, this businesses are cash-generative with good P&L and cash flow, coupled with a good pipeline of business / customer base. Yeovil / South Somerset area.
Responsibilities to include:

  • Lead the production of accurate and timely management and statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies, and maintaining robust financial controls.
  • Forecasting & Budgeting: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes, improving accuracy and managing expectations.
  • Performance Monitoring: Drive daily and weekly KPI dashboards, conduct variance analysis, and support operational decision-making through insightful trend analysis and business modelling.
  • Cost & Margin Analysis: Oversee standard costing, margin analysis, and price pass-through calculations to support commercial decisions and profitability tracking.
  • Business Partnering: Act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager, providing financial insights, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting business change initiatives.
  • Project & Risk Management: Lead ad hoc projects, manage capital expenditure reviews, validate costing systems, and oversee risk and advisor relationships.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Develop finance talent, share best practices, challenge existing processes for improvement, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and the Group CFO.

    • What you\’ll need to succeedIdeally fully qualified in ACA, ACCA or CIMA with demonstrable experience of FRS / IFRSExcellent interpersonal and presentation skillsCommercial Finance / Business Partnering Mindset and prior experience of site lead / # 1 in a (ideally gained within a manufacturing context)
    What you\’ll get in return
    Salary in the region of £80-90k + benefits + bonusThis is predominantly an onsite role, with 1 day WFH on completion of probation. Leadership role with autonomy, opportunity to make strategic decisions
    What you need to do nowIf you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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    • Finance Director

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      Full-Time

      Application deadline: 2027-09-17

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