Finance Director

A leading manufacturing multinational organisation is seeking a Finance Director to join their senior management team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a business with significant growth prospects. If you are looking for a role that combines challenge, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference, this position provides the platform for you to excel.

What you'll do:

As Finance Director, you will be responsible for steering the organisation’s financial strategy while fostering collaboration across departments. Your day-to-day activities will involve working closely with your team to develop budgets, oversee operations, prepare detailed reports, and assess performance against ambitious targets. You will represent the company externally to key partners such as investors and auditors, ensuring transparent communication of financial matters. By designing effective systems for reporting critical information to executive leadership, you will enable informed decision-making that supports both commercial success and operational excellence. Your ability to deliver insightful analysis of results will help identify risks early on, allowing for proactive management. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also a commitment to nurturing relationships throughout the business.

* Formulate the company's future direction while supporting tactical initiatives that align with overall business objectives.
* Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
* Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop comprehensive financial and tax strategies that support sustainable growth and compliance.
* Establish performance measures that reinforce the company's strategic direction and facilitate continuous improvement.
* Lead the finance team in developing budgets, overseeing operations, reviewing information, and assessing performance against targets.
* Represent the organisation to financial partners including institutions, investors, auditors, and other key external parties.
* Design systems to provide critical financial and operational information to executive leadership, enabling actionable recommendations for commercial strategy.
* Deliver regular analysis and reporting of financial results, highlighting variances to business plans to ensure risks are managed effectively.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business transformation initiatives through sound financial management.

What you bring:

Your extensive experience in senior finance roles within the retail sector equips you with valuable insights into industry trends and best practices. As Finance Director, you bring not only technical proficiency but also an empathetic approach to relationship-building across all levels of the organisation. Your fluency in English allows you to communicate complex ideas clearly with both internal teams and external partners. Having led finance teams through transformative periods, you understand how important it is to nurture collaboration while maintaining rigorous standards. Your audit background adds another layer of dependability when it comes to oversight. With recognised qualifications such as ACCA or CPA under your belt, you demonstrate commitment to professional excellence. Above all, your ability to share knowledge generously helps create an environment where everyone can thrive together.

* Background in manufacturing experience is essential for understanding industry-specific challenges and opportunities.
* A degree in finance or accounting is required; ACCA, CPA, CA or other recognised accounting qualifications are advantageous.
* At least 15 years’ experience in senior finance positions demonstrates your depth of expertise in managing complex financial operations.
* Audit background is considered beneficial for bringing rigorous oversight to processes.
* Fluency in English (written and verbal) enables effective communication across diverse teams and stakeholders.
* Ability to build relationships at all levels ensures successful negotiation and collaboration within the organisation.
* Proven track record of leading finance teams during periods of transformation highlights your adaptability and commitment to positive change.
* Experience developing financial strategies that support both commercial growth and compliance is highly desirable.
* Strong interpersonal skills foster trust among colleagues and external partners alike.
* Commitment to knowledge sharing contributes positively to team development.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued. The company fosters a culture of supportive leadership that encourages professional growth through training opportunities and open communication channels. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance while maintaining high standards of performance. The business is experiencing strong growth prospects which means there are ample opportunities for career advancement as well as involvement in exciting transformation projects. By joining this team, you become part of a network that prioritises collaboration over hierarchy—ensuring everyone feels connected, respected, and empowered to succeed together.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your expertise can truly make an impact, this Finance Director role could be your next career milestone—apply now if you feel inspired!

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