I am delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected, long-established business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service and specialist expertise within its market.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join the senior leadership team in a key succession appointment. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining financial stewardship, commercial insight and operational influence within a dynamic environment impacted by market movements and external commercial factors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all finance functions, ensuring robust financial control, reporting and compliance
- Oversee statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting
- Provide proactive commercial support, helping to drive profitability, margin performance and informed decision making
- Partner closely with operational teams to improve performance, efficiencies and reporting accuracy
- Play a key role in business strategy, leadership and organisational development
- Ensure strong risk management, governance and internal controls
- Act as a key point of contact for shareholders, providing clear communication on business performance and strategic initiatives
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience operating at Finance Director / Senior Finance Leadership level or an experienced commercially minded Financial Controller seeking their first Finance Director appointment
- A Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong technical finance expertise combined with a commercially minded and strategic approach
- Experience working within a product-based, industrial, manufacturing, distribution or operationally focused environment would be advantageous
- Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence at board and operational level
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills
The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, successful and well invested organisation with a strong heritage and long-term outlook, where finance plays a central role in commercial decision making and business strategy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £95,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
