Finance Director

A leading global manufacturing organisation is currently recruiting for an experienced, driven and high potential Finance Director to lead the UK financial operations. Supporting the Managing Director, you will operate as a key member of the strategic leadership team to drive performance and change across the business. Along with mentoring the finance team, you will be responsible for senior level operational accounting, projects and strategy.

The Finance Director role will manage financial accounting, management reporting and statutory control for the business, along with ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and internal controls. The role will initially focus on change management, process and systems review and improvement as well as financial management and statutory control. There will be an emphasis on continual improvements, providing business insight and ensuring future business growth and performance.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious, driven and dynamic Financial Director who is keen to deliver results and work in a fast paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and the ability to manage internal and external relationships is essential, as you will need to gain credibility quickly. You will ideally be ACA qualified, with previous experience working within manufacturing or FMCG. Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of ERP systems