An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a well-established manufacturing business based in North West London on a 12 month intial contract. This is a commercially focused leadership role offering genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to play a key part in both strategic decision-making and a major business transformation project.

Finance Director (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

North West London | Manufacturing | Hybrid

12-Month Fixed Term Contract with strong potential to become permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a well-established, international manufacturing business based in North West London. This is a commercially focused leadership role offering genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to play a key part in both strategic decision-making and a major business transformation project.

This position is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract. We are ideally seeking candidates who are available to start within one month's notice.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CFO and forming part of the senior Leadership Team, you will lead the finance function while acting as a trusted commercial business partner across the organisation. You will oversee financial management, statutory reporting, compliance, forecasting and controls, while supporting strategic planning and driving business performance.

Alongside day-to-day financial leadership, you will play a pivotal role in the company's ERP transformation, acting as the UK business lead during the implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Leadership Team to shape and deliver the strategic direction of the business.
• Provide commercial insight, challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision making.
• Monitor business performance, identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered successfully.
• Evaluate external market risks and their potential financial impact.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead all statutory accounting and management reporting activities.
• Ensure monthly, half-year and annual reporting is delivered accurately and on time in accordance with IFRS and Group requirements.
• Produce budgets, forecasts and business plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and management reporting to drive business performance.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Manage external audit relationships.

Commercial Finance

• Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and performance.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and overall financial performance.

Treasury & Accounting Operations

• Oversee treasury activities, banking relationships and cash flow management.
• Monitor cash performance against forecast and investigate variances.
• Develop and manage credit control policies in partnership with Sales.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing.

Manufacturing Finance

• Manage manufacturing accounting processes including:
  • Stock valuation
  • Gross margin analysis
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Costing and inventory controls

Legal & Compliance

• Ensure ongoing compliance with statutory and legal obligations.
• Oversee insurance, contracts and corporate governance requirements.
• Support the management of legal matters and contractual disputes where required.

Leadership

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing finance function that supports the wider business.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating both strategically and operationally. You will be confident influencing senior stakeholders, driving change and supporting business growth within a manufacturing environment.

You will have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Finance Director or senior financial leadership position.
• Essential manufacturing sector experience.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of stock accounting, gross margins and Bills of Materials.
• Experience delivering budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Excellent knowledge of statutory reporting, IFRS and financial controls.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential to become permanent.
• Opportunity to join an established international manufacturing business.
• Strategic leadership position with significant commercial influence.

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