Your new company A well-established, fast-paced, and values-driven SME manufacturing business with ambitious growth plans. Known for its collaborative culture and strategic vision, the company is seeking a Finance Director to play a key role in shaping its future. Your new role As Finance Director, you'll be a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and Managing Director. You'll lead financial strategy, cash flow management, and banking relationships, while strengthening internal controls and compliance. You'll also mentor the finance team and collaborate across departments to drive performance and support investment decisions. If you want a business where you can have a direct impact and help a business succeed. This is a great option! Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO, Board, and MD to shape financial strategy, governance, and investment decisions that drive sustainable growth. Cash & Funding Expertise: Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and secure external finance to support expansion and stability. Controls & Compliance: Strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage audit processes to safeguard the business. Team & Collaboration: Mentor the finance team and collaborate across operations, commercial, and manufacturing divisions to enable joined-up decision-making. Sector Knowledge: Apply manufacturing finance expertise, manage improvements in margins and drive efficiency. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 10 years' senior finance experience. You'll have a strong track record of securing finance, managing banking relationships, and implementing robust financial controls. Experience in manufacturing is a plus, along with excellent leadership and commercial judgement. What you'll get in return Competitive remuneration package A visible, board-level role with real influence Opportunity to reshape the financial function of a market-leading business Collaborative, values-led culture Exposure to strategic decision-making and growth planning What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Finance Director FD CFO Benefits: £100000 - £120000 per annum