iCOMAT Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Finance Director role at iCOMAT

iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company delivering the lightest structures for aerospace and automotive at scale, rate, and cost efficiency that exceeds existing composite production processes. We build and operate automated factories for composite materials, supporting Tier 1 and OEM customers across multiple divisions: automated production machines, software design and production tools, and factory operations. The business is expanding with growth plans to Europe and the US, along with continued investment from investors.

As our Finance Director, you will be pivotal in ensuring the optimal deployment of capital, maintaining best-in-class capital efficiency, implementing financial processes and controls, managing day-to-day financial operations, and partnering with the MD and CEO to drive financial strategy and growth.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with iCOMAT’s growth objectives, supporting the overall business vision.
• Financial Management: Establish appropriate processes and controls, ensuring effective management of cash flow.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Performance Analysis: Drive profitability by analysing financial data, identifying trends, and implementing recommendations to maximise capital efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all Management Account packs, offering insights into project financial performance.
• Maintain and review Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, and General Ledger entries.
• Prepare audit packs and liaise with auditors for a smooth auditing process.
• Create comprehensive company reports for investors and ensure adherence to national and international financial, tax, and statutory requirements and regulations.

What do we need from you?

• Proven Financial Leadership: Experience as a Finance Director or similar senior role in fast-paced, high-growth environments, ideally within manufacturing or technology.
• Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Leadership Skills: Proven success in building and leading high-performing teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Communication Skills: Strong communicator, adept at engaging cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to perform under pressure with attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.

Why iCOMAT?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and EMI optioned equity.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Opportunities to scale with the company in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
• Innovation-Focused Culture: Inclusive, forward-thinking environment; we value diversity and encourage all applicants to apply.
• Global Impact: Be part of redefining lightweight structures for automotive, aerospace, and space industries.

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now to learn more and join our exciting journey!