Finance Director - Manufacturing
Central Scotland
Permanent
Excellent plus benefits

Are you an experienced finance leader with a strong background in manufacturing?

Do you thrive in hands-on, commercially focused roles where you can partner closely with operations, drive profitability, and shape the financial future of a growing multi-site business?

CORE Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a manufacturing client, who are hiring a Finance Director to join their senior leadership team across their Central Scotland sites.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Director:

Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with site and senior management to deliver sustainable growth.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, translating financial data into clear operational actions.
Work closely with operations to maximise efficiency, productivity, and material utilisation.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives across production, logistics, and overheads.
Collaborate with sales and estimating teams to ensure accurate costing, pricing, and margin discipline.
Lead the purchasing and supply chain function, managing supplier performance and negotiating improved terms.
Ensure ERP systems and processes support accurate, timely reporting.
Lead, coach, and develop finance, purchasing, and administration teams to build a proactive, commercially aware culture.

Key skills or background required for the Finance Director:

Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACMA).
Strong experience within manufacturing or engineering environments.
Proven track record leading finance in a multi-site SME business.
Deep understanding of stock, WIP, costing, pricing, and margin management.
Commercially minded with strong analytical and influencing skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial improvements.
Hands-on leadership style, comfortable operating at the shop-floor and board level.
Experience with ERP systems and leading purchasing or supply chain teams is desirable.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 / 14001 environments is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing manufacturing group in a pivotal leadership role. You will be instrumental in shaping strategy, driving improvement, and having a direct impact on profitability and performance.