Finance Director being hired for fast growth Manufacturing company in Gloucestershire!
Finance Director | Growth Manufacturing Business
Gloucester (minimum 3 days onsite)
Stanton House is exclusively retained to appoint a Finance Director for a growing manufacturing business in Gloucestershire. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity within a larger listed group, supporting a business that is undergoing significant transformation, professionalisation and growth.
The organisation has successfully scaled over recent years and is continuing its evolution from a more entrepreneurial environment into a highly commercial, performance-driven business. This role offers the opportunity to join a newly established leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth, performance and finance capability.
The Role:
Reporting operationally to the Managing Director and working closely with divisional and group finance leadership, you will take full responsibility for the finance function whilst acting as a key strategic partner to the wider leadership team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading end-to-end financial management across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital
- Driving commercial performance, profitability and decision support across the business
- Partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to support growth, operational improvements and strategic initiatives
- Developing forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes
- Building stronger commercial business partnering capability across the organisation
- Supporting the continued integration of the business into a larger group environment
- Strengthening governance, controls, compliance and financial discipline
- Leading and developing an established finance team whilst enhancing capability and performance
- Supporting growth initiatives, productivity improvements and strategic projects
- Working across a matrix structure, influencing stakeholders at business unit, divisional and group level
This is an opportunity for a hands-on experienced Finance Director who enjoys operating in an evolving environment and driving meaningful business change.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven track record operating successfully as a Finance Director within a similarly sized business
- Experience working within a group environment with strong governance and compliance requirements
- Strong commercial acumen alongside robust financial control expertise
- Experience driving business performance, forecasting, cash management and working capital improvements
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a matrix environment
- Experience supporting transformation, integration or business maturity programmes
- Manufacturing, engineering, assembly or FMCG experience beneficial but not essential
- Exposure to lean methodologies, operational productivity or continuous improvement would be advantageous
- A pragmatic and resilient leadership style, with the ability to thrive through ambiguity and change
Why this role?
- Join a growing business with ambitious expansion plans
- Play a key role in a high-profile transformation and integration journey
- Influence strategy, performance and commercial decision-making
- Opportunity to lead the development of the finance function
- Significant exposure to senior leadership across a larger listed group
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your application or email your CV to kate.wood@stantonhouse.com
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Financial Director employer: Stanton House
Stanton House is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Central London where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development alongside competitive benefits, including equity options. The collaborative culture within the Customer Success team ensures that every Data Scientist can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.
