Finance Director

CompanyWe're partnering with a confidential, specialist engineering led business operating across international markets and backed by a larger group.With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and delivery, the business combines technical capability with a collaborative, hands on culture. It has built a solid platform and is now focused on strengthening performance, sharpening commercial decision-making and delivering sustainable growth This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, working alongside an experienced leadership team to shape the next phase of the business.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, ensuring robust reporting, controls and governance
• Act as a trusted member of the leadership team, contributing to strategy and business planning
• Provide clear financial insight to support better decision making and drive overall performance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
• Strengthen visibility of business performance, identifying risks and opportunities early
• Manage cash, financial risk and overall financial discipline
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support growth and efficiency
• Build and develop a capable, engaged finance team
• Ensure high quality reporting within a structured group environment

Key Skills preferred

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience operating at FD or senior finance leadership level
• Background in engineering, manufacturing or a commercially driven environment
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence and challenge
• Experience working within a group or structured reporting environment
• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence at Board level
• Hands on, pragmatic style with a willingness to get close to the business
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing teams

This is a high impact leadership role offering genuine influence over performance, direction and long term value.If you're looking for a position where you can combine strategic thinking with hands on delivery, and make a visible difference, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.