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Annual Salary: £60,000 to £70,000, DOE
Location: Cheshire
Job Type: Full-time
Operating within the manufacturing/engineering sector, this long established and very well-respected SME is on the lookout for a hands-on, commercially focused Finance Director. Reporting into the Chairman, you will have overall control of the company’s finances and join a highly experienced leadership team focused on developing new products, growing market share and driving the business forward.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Finance Department, ensuring effective day-to-day operations including reporting, invoicing, payroll, and financial tracking.
- Provide strategic financial advice to senior executives to support key business decisions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, and internal financial policies.
- Oversee company finances, including budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting (monthly and annual) and all company secretarial duties
- Implement and maintain strong financial controls, procedures, and risk management practices.
- Develop and mentor finance team members, promoting job rotation and professional growth.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support business efficiency and fraud prevention.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A fully qualified accountant; ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW
- Proven experience within a financial leadership role, preferably within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, tax compliance, and general financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented with exceptional ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and influence the future direction of a quality focused and well-run business. Strong commercial and leadership qualities are a must as is a desire to get fully involved in all aspects of the business. Please apply for more details:
