Company Details & Job Overview:

This manufacturing business is a leader in its field and part of a very successful global Group. As the number one in finance, while making your own mark on the division, you have responsibility for, and will be a key decision-maker in this role. This company is forward-thinking, dynamic and embraces change. You will oversee a small finance team as well as other areas such as HR and facilities. This business has a unique and refreshing outlook and independent thinking and innovation is encouraged, providing opportunity to have true impact. There is a very supportive structure and network in place. The right person will have future opportunity to progress to FD.

Your New Role As Finance Director:

Reporting to the onsite MD, you will ensure that the business strategy is financially stress tested and challenged, integrated into the budgeting, and forecasting processes and tracked/delivered against appropriate financial review mechanisms. Duties will include timely production of monthly and annual reporting, support the financial implications of business activities and support planning initiatives through robust financial data, management information, analysis, reports and recommendations. You will represent the business and support any new finance initiatives and projects driven. Oversee and be responsible alongside the National Service Centre Financial Controller for the annual statutory audit. You will review and drive internal controls to ensure financial systems and processes are robust, compliant and support the needs of the business and minimise financial risk to the business. You will manage in liaison with Group, company insurance, company cars, company pensions and life cover, company tax matters including VAT.

Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply:

You will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified. You will have an 'achievement led cv' with a track record of change and getting results. You will be hands-on, able to adapt to and embrace change. You will have worked for around a £10m turnover business within a complex structure. While you can be autonomous, you must be able to make key decisions with little assistance, so a real depth of knowledge is required. You will be technically strong have a real desire to drive the business forward. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to drive change management and show a passion and energy for driving the department forward.

This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK