At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and drive strategic decision-making for sustainable growth.
- Company: Confidential engineering-led business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: High impact role with genuine influence over performance and direction.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop a capable finance team in a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Join an experienced leadership team and make a visible difference in a pivotal stage.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, preferably in engineering or manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 90000 £ per year.
Company We're partnering with a confidential, specialist engineering led business operating across international markets and backed by a larger group. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and delivery, the business combines technical capability with a collaborative, hands on culture. It has built a solid platform and is now focused on strengthening performance, sharpening commercial decision-making and delivering sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, working alongside an experienced leadership team to shape the next phase of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance function, ensuring robust reporting, controls and governance
- Act as a trusted member of the leadership team, contributing to strategy and business planning
- Provide clear financial insight to support better decision making and drive overall performance
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
- Strengthen visibility of business performance, identifying risks and opportunities early
- Manage cash, financial risk and overall financial discipline
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support growth and efficiency
- Build and develop a capable, engaged finance team
- Ensure high quality reporting within a structured group environment
Key Skills preferred
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience operating at FD or senior finance leadership level
- Background in engineering, manufacturing or a commercially driven environment
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence and challenge
- Experience working within a group or structured reporting environment
- Confident communicator, able to engage and influence at Board level
- Hands on, pragmatic style with a willingness to get close to the business
- Strong leadership capability with experience developing teams
This is a high impact leadership role offering genuine influence over performance, direction and long term value. If you're looking for a position where you can combine strategic thinking with hands on delivery, and make a visible difference, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Finance Director in Lymm employer: Nigel Wright Group
Nigel Wright Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. With hybrid working options and a focus on teamwork, employees can enjoy a balanced workload while contributing to meaningful financial projects in the picturesque Borough of Rossendale.
