Finance Director

Location: Swindon area (Hybrid) Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

We are a high‑growth technology start‑up developing advanced engineered products for industrial and commercial markets. As we transition from development into manufacture and revenue generation, we are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Finance Director to lead our finance function and support the next stage of growth.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the financial foundations of an innovative business and professionalise the operational finance function at a pivotal moment in its development.

The Role

As Finance Director, you will take full leadership of the finance function—strategic, operational, and commercial. You’ll work closely with the senior team to build financial systems and insights that enable effective decision-making and support the scaling of our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, FP&A and reporting

* Build and enhance financial processes, controls, and systems to support high‑growth operations

* Oversee cashflow, working capital, and cost management

* Partner with the leadership team on commercial strategy, pricing, and margin optimisation

* Develop financial models to support manufacturing scale‑up, product costings, and CapEx planning

* Manage statutory reporting, compliance, and risk

* Prepare investor reporting and support future fundraising processes

* Provide strategic financial insight to support long‑term business planning

About You

You’ll bring both strategic vision and hands‑on capability, with the experience to build a finance function that supports a fast‑moving, manufactured product‑focused business.

Essential Experience

* Proven experience leading the finance function of a company that manufactures engineered or technically complex products

* Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, including BOM, overheads, labour and CapEx

* Experience supporting operational scale‑up within a growth‑stage or entrepreneurial environment

* Strong expertise in financial planning, modelling, controls, and cash management

* Ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, and commercial teams

* Clear communication and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset

Preferred Experience

* Experience in technology, engineered products, or deep‑tech environments

* Previous involvement in fundraising or investor relations

* Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

* A secondary degree would be advantageous

What We Offer

* Competitive salary + equity

* Opportunity to shape a business at a critical growth phase

* High autonomy and influence across the organisation

* A culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence