Finance Director -Manufacturing

Finance DirectorYou could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.- Manufacturing & Consumer Goods Salary: 90,000- 120,000 Equity Hybrid/Wakefield Permanent, Full Time A defining career chapter where you build, shape, and lead whats next.Some roles keep the wheels turning.This one builds the machine for the next stage.A high-growth manufacturing and consumer-led business is at a pivotal point.New products have launched.Retail partnerships are thriving.Investment in technology and operational efficiency is underway.And with three acquisitions in the pipeline (and more to follow), the stage is set for serious growth.Now theyre looking for a Finance Director who doesnt just want to run finance- but rebuild, reshape, and redefine it.This is a role for the leader who loves both challenge and creation.Youll join a business thats profitable, ambitious, and preparing for its next evolution- a company ready to double in size and ultimately deliver a major value event.Youll be given full trust and autonomy to: Strengthen the foundations- sharpen systems, reporting, and controls to match the companys ambition.Shape strategy- partner with a driven, entrepreneurial MD to drive growth, efficiency, and commercial insight.Lead transformation- implement processes, structure, and rigour that prepare the business for its next chapter.Guide acquisitions- play a hands-on role in a buy-and-build strategy with multiple micro-deals already lined up.Prepare for the finish line- a future exit that will be a career milestone for everyone involved.Why this is different This isnt a hands-off, ivory tower role.Youll lead a small but capable team- yet stay close enough to the numbers to truly shape them.Manufacturing is the heartbeat of this business, so your impact will be felt in every area: production, cost control, margins, and operational performance.Here, finance isnt back-office.Its the engine room.And your leadership will define how that engine runs.Who you are A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Commercially astute and operationally grounded- you know how to make finance work for the business.Proven experience in manufacturing environments.Comfortable leading through both structure and uncertainty.Someone who thrives on growth, challenge, and shaping whats next.Whats in it for you A seat at the top table, shaping strategy and value creation from day one.A pivotal role in a high-growth, acquisition-led journey.Equity participation- share in the value you help create.Real autonomy to build the finance function your way.A genuine legacy- when you move on, youll leave behind a stronger, smarter, more valuable business.If youre the kind of Finance Director who thrives in growth, embraces change, and wants to shape a business thats going places- this is your moment.Its not just another job.Its a chapter youll look back on and know it mattered.About IFF Talent: Imagine a recruitment partner that doesnt stop at placing you in the perfect role- one that supports your personal and professional growth across your entire career journey.At IFF Talent, we believe recruitment should be relational, not transactional.Our slogan, " Beyond Recruitment" is our commitment to continue adding value long after the placement- whether you're hiring, exploring, or simply growing.How? Were launching a first-of-its-kind peer mentoring and coaching platform, powered by senior finance professionals who offer their time to help you unlock your potential and navigate your career with confidence.And we dont stop there.Were proud to divert 3% of our profits to support non-profits driving change in mental health, workplace wellbeing, gender equity, and social mobility- because we believe business should be a force for good.IFF Talent is about finding you your dream jobs- but that's just the start.Were here to make a lasting impact- on your career, your team, and the wider world.INDHSd02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173

Created: 2025-10-11