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Financial Director

Financial Director

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment • Walsall (West Midlands), England
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Alexander Daniels are excited to be partnering with a highly profitable, private‑equity‑backed manufacturing group operating global markets across various industries. The business is entering an exciting growth and integration phase, following the consolidation of multiple operations into a single, modern manufacturing hub in the West Midlands. With strong market tailwinds and a clear value‑creation plan, this is a standout opportunity for a senior finance leader who thrives in transformational environments. The Opportunity As Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. Reporting to the Group CFO and working closely with the Managing Director, you will be a true business partner, providing commercial insight, operational challenge and financial leadership to support growth, performance and value creation. This is a role for someone who is comfortable being hands‑on when required, while also setting direction, raising standards and building a high‑impact finance function. Key Responsibilities * Act as strategic finance partner to the MD and leadership team, supporting business transformation * Drive financial performance, challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with group strategy * Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring robust controls, governance and compliance * Own budgeting, forecasting, long‑term planning and monthly reporting * Deliver meaningful KPIs, commercial insights and decision support * Take ownership of manufacturing costing, pricing, margins and inventory * Manage working capital, cash, capital investment returns and efficiency initiatives * Oversee local statutory, tax and audit requirements * Support change initiatives, including systems and process improvements About You * Fully qualified accountant with significant senior finance experience * Strong background in manufacturing and distribution, ideally multi‑site * Commercially astute, resilient and confident challenging at SLT level * Comfortable operating in a PE‑backed or fast‑paced environment * Hands‑on leader who enjoys being close to the operation and visible on the shop floor * Skilled at translating finance for non‑finance stakeholders * Curious, pragmatic and effective even where data or systems are evolving Package & Location * Attractive six‑figure base salary plus bonus and benefits * West Midlands–based role within a 24/7 operational environment * On‑site presence required to support effective leadership and business partnering If you’re an experienced Finance Director looking to make a tangible impact in a growing, PE‑backed manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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