Overview This is a newly created role in a high-growth manufacturing business. It is designed to provide full exposure and experience needed to become a Finance Director — not in theory, but in practice. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with a CFO who mentors future leaders and pushes finance to deliver via AI, automation, and data-driven insight. This business has grown from c£7.5m to c£30m turnover and is aiming for £75m as part of the next 5-year plan. Your pathway to Finance Director starts here. Responsibilities and impact

Support the CFO as a trusted business partner across ESG, procurement, IT, Health & Safety, and beyond. Lead initiatives on AI and automation in finance; contribute to strategic planning and decision making. Deliver high-impact projects (e.g., Sage 200 system overhaul, embedding Microsoft CoPilot, exploring new markets and JV opportunities). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive commercial value and operational effectiveness.

Who we’re looking for

Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant. Commercially astute, technically strong, and ready to lead from the front. Energised by innovation — particularly around AI and automation in finance. Ambitious, ideas-led, and craving autonomy and growth.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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