Finance Director in Leeds

Finance Director Location: Leeds Salary Range: £90k-£100k Overview We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Director to lead the finance function within an established engineering business. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of financial strategy, control, reporting and commercial decision-making. Working closely with the Managing Director, Board and external stakeholders, the Finance Director will play a key role in supporting performance, growth initiatives and strategic transactions, including M&A and funding activity. This role will suit a commercially focused Finance Director who is comfortable operating at Board level while remaining close to the numbers. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the finance function, including financial control, management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Lead Board-level reporting, providing clear commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making. Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and audit readiness. Manage cash flow, working capital and funding arrangements. Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning aligned to business strategy. Provide financial leadership on M&A activity, including due diligence, valuation support, integration planning and post-acquisition reporting. Act as a key finance partner to Private Equity investors, banks, lenders or Forex providers, managing reporting, covenants and stakeholder communication. Partner with operational leadership to improve cost visibility, margin control and profitability. Lead year-end processes and manage relationships with auditors, advisors, banks and other external partners. Develop and improve financial processes, systems and reporting frameworks to support growth. Provide financial input into strategic planning, investment decisions and performance improvement initiatives. Lead, develop and mentor the finance team. Experience & Background Required Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior Financial Controller operating at Board level. Strong hands-on background across financial control, reporting, audit, cash management and commercial finance. Demonstrable experience supporting M&A activity, including acquisitions, disposals or investment rounds. Experience working with Private Equity, banks, lenders or Forex providers, managing external reporting and funding relationships. Background in owner-managed businesses, SMEs or PE-backed environments. Strong commercial judgement with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Track record of improving financial controls, reporting quality and strategic insight. Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial and strategic capability.Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy