At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance for a major manufacturing site and drive business performance.
- Company: Dynamic engineering manufacturing firm with global operations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for growth and transformation in a vibrant location.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a complex, capital-intensive environment while living in Thailand.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance experience in manufacturing or engineering.
Location: Thailand (Permanent relocation required - Unless already based locally, this is NOT a secondment role.)
Initial UK-based period (~6 months)
Following an initial onboarding period in the UK (~6 months), you will relocate to Thailand to take full ownership of the finance function for a significant manufacturing operation. Working closely with the Managing Director and site leadership team, you will play a key role in driving business performance, supporting operational decision‑making, and delivering continuous improvement across a technically complex, capital‑intensive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of site finance, including reporting, controls, and governance
- Business partnering with operations, engineering, and manufacturing leadership teams
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX evaluation and investment decisions
- Driving improvements in cost, margin, inventory, and working capital performance
- Supporting operational teams with costing, efficiency, and production performance analysis
- Delivering clear commercial insight to influence strategic and day‑to‑day decisions
- Leading and developing the local finance team
- Supporting ongoing finance transformation, process improvement, and simplification initiatives
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Fluent English speaking
- Currently in a senior finance role (e.g., Senior Finance Manager / Head of Finance / Plant Controller)
- Experience within automotive, aerospace, defence, engineering, or complex industrial manufacturing environments
- Experience in large‑scale, operationally complex manufacturing or engineering businesses
- Strong grounding in plant / operational finance, costing, inventory, and supply chain finance, CAPEX and investment appraisal
- Proven experience partnering with operations, engineering, or site leadership roles
Finance Director - Engineering Manufacturing employer: Instinctive Technologies Ltd
As a Finance Director in Engineering Manufacturing, you will join a dynamic and innovative company that values excellence and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers extensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Relocating to Thailand not only provides a unique international experience but also places you at the heart of a significant manufacturing operation, where your contributions will directly impact business performance and operational success.
Contact Details:
Instinctive Technologies Ltd Recruitment Team
