Alexander Daniels are excited to be partnering with a highly profitable, private‑equity‑backed manufacturing group operating global markets across various industries.
The business is entering an exciting growth and integration phase, following the consolidation of multiple operations into a single, modern manufacturing hub in the West Midlands. With strong market tailwinds and a clear value‑creation plan, this is a standout opportunity for a senior finance leader who thrives in transformational environments.
The Opportunity
As Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. Reporting to the Group CFO and working closely with the Managing Director, you will be a true business partner, providing commercial insight, operational challenge and financial leadership to support growth, performance and value creation.
This is a role for someone who is comfortable being hands‑on when required, while also setting direction, raising standards and building a high‑impact finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as strategic finance partner to the MD and leadership team, supporting business transformation
- Drive financial performance, challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with group strategy
- Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring robust controls, governance and compliance
- Own budgeting, forecasting, long‑term planning and monthly reporting
- Deliver meaningful KPIs, commercial insights and decision support
- Take ownership of manufacturing costing, pricing, margins and inventory
- Manage working capital, cash, capital investment returns and efficiency initiatives
- Oversee local statutory, tax and audit requirements
- Support change initiatives, including systems and process improvements
About You
- Fully qualified accountant with significant senior finance experience
- Strong background in manufacturing and distribution, ideally multi‑site
- Commercially astute, resilient and confident challenging at SLT level
- Comfortable operating in a PE‑backed or fast‑paced environment
- Hands‑on leader who enjoys being close to the operation and visible on the shop floor
- Skilled at translating finance for non‑finance stakeholders
- Curious, pragmatic and effective even where data or systems are evolving
Package & Location
- Attractive six‑figure base salary plus bonus and benefits
- West Midlands–based role within a 24/7 operational environment
- On‑site presence required to support effective leadership and business partnering
If you’re an experienced Finance Director looking to make a tangible impact in a growing, PE‑backed manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.
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The business is entering an exciting growth and integration phase, following the consolidation of multiple operations into a single, modern manufacturing hub in the West Midlands. With strong market tailwinds and a clear value‑creation plan, this is a standout opportunity for a senior finance leader who thrives in transformational environments.
The Opportunity
As Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. Reporting to the Group CFO and working closely with the Managing Director, you will be a true business partner, providing commercial insight, operational challenge and financial leadership to support growth, performance and value creation.
This is a role for someone who is comfortable being hands‑on when required, while also setting direction, raising standards and building a high‑impact finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as strategic finance partner to the MD and leadership team, supporting business transformation
- Drive financial performance, challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with group strategy
- Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring robust controls, governance and compliance
- Own budgeting, forecasting, long‑term planning and monthly reporting
- Deliver meaningful KPIs, commercial insights and decision support
- Take ownership of manufacturing costing, pricing, margins and inventory
- Manage working capital, cash, capital investment returns and efficiency initiatives
- Oversee local statutory, tax and audit requirements
- Support change initiatives, including systems and process improvements
About You
- Fully qualified accountant with significant senior finance experience
- Strong background in manufacturing and distribution, ideally multi‑site
- Commercially astute, resilient and confident challenging at SLT level
- Comfortable operating in a PE‑backed or fast‑paced environment
- Hands‑on leader who enjoys being close to the operation and visible on the shop floor
- Skilled at translating finance for non‑finance stakeholders
- Curious, pragmatic and effective even where data or systems are evolving
Package & Location
- Attractive six‑figure base salary plus bonus and benefits
- West Midlands–based role within a 24/7 operational environment
- On‑site presence required to support effective leadership and business partnering
If you’re an experienced Finance Director looking to make a tangible impact in a growing, PE‑backed manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.
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