We are looking for an exceptional operational Finance Director to be the commercial and financial right hand to the Managing Director as the business executes an ambitious growth plan – launching a significant new product line, building new legal entities, and expanding into new overseas territories.
Client Details
The business is a £10million revenue PE-backed manufacturer and supplier (B2B and B2C) of beauty and healthcare products, a true market leader in their niche market. They are entering a significant growth phase – launching new products, expanding internationally and building a meaningful R&D pipeline.
Description
- Partner with the MD on commercial decision-making and strategic planning.
- Drive operational efficiency across supply chain, fulfilment and overhead base.
- Lead financial modelling for new product initiatives.
- Oversee pricing strategy and margin management across all channels.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
- Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.
- Lead a small, high calibre finance team – Financial Controller, Management Accountant and FP&A Analyst.
- Support the PE investor with financial reporting and KPI tracking.
- Lead establishment of new overseas legal entities.
- Support any future M&A, due diligence or exit preparation.
Profile
Applicants for this Finance Director should meet the following criteria:
- Operational mindset – as comfortable in operations as in finance, a genuine no.2 in the business.
- SME / scale-up background – used to building and refining small, high calibre finance functions.
- Experience of working in a PE-backed environment, comfortable with investor reporting cadence and value creation plan ownership.
- ACA qualified, with Big Four or mid-tier training preferred.
- Consumer brand experience, understanding the customer purchase journey.
- International exposure – awareness of multi-entity, multi-currency.
- Experience in managing and developing finance teams.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
Job Offer
- A competitive basic salary package of £90,000 to £110,000 per annum.
- Bonus structure to 25%, based on business and individual objectives.
- Management Incentive Plan to reward at exit.
- Private medical cover for self and family.
- A range of other company benefits via the business’s Perkbox.
- A collaborative and professional working environment across sites in both Manchester and Warrington.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an already-impressive organisation at a pivotal moment of their journey, to play a key role in the business’s journey to exit – which the Finance Director will lead together with the MD and investors.
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