Finance Director

~~Robert Walters – Finance Director – Permanent - Redditch - £80,000 - £100,000 per annum~~ I'm working on an retained basis with a well-established manufacturing business to appoint a Finance Director. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to join the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving profitability, operational improvements and long-term business growth. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function whilst working closely with the board and operational leadership team to improve business performance, enhance financial controls, support strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. This is a highly visible role with genuine influence across the wider business.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Director:

• Lead the finance function and provide financial and commercial leadership to the board.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and annual planning processes.
• Oversee cashflow management, financial controls and banking relationships.
• Deliver insightful analysis to improve profitability and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve productivity, efficiency and business performance.
• Drive business improvement initiatives, systems enhancements and technology adoption.
• Support future growth plans, investment decisions and wider commercial projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing both support and challenge where appropriate.

Key essentials of the Finance Director:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Commercially minded with a track record of improving profitability and business performance.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on leadership role.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Finance Director or an ambitious Head of Finance / Financial Controller looking to step into their first Finance Director position. The successful candidate will combine strong financial fundamentals with the commercial mindset and leadership capability required to help shape the future success of the business.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates