Finance Director

Job Description

Finance Director

andpound;80,000 | Permanent | Ideally Full-time although Part-time may be considered

Location: Wincanton, Somerset

Are you a commercially minded Chartered Accountant who wants genuine influence, rather than simply another FD title?

Are you able to Audit and sign off accounts ACCA / ACA?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing UK food manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its development..andnbsp; Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have a genuineandnbsp;seat at the table, helping shape strategy, improve profitability, strengthen cash generation and support the next phase of growthandhellip;.and this isn't a "manage from a distance" FD role.andnbsp; We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail andmdash; someone equally comfortable discussingandnbsp;strategy, investment and growth with the Boardandnbsp;as they are working alongside a small finance team to solve a day-to-day issue.

If you wantandnbsp;responsibility, influence and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your decisions, this could be the role for you.

Why this role? -andnbsp;You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape the financial strategy of a growing andpound;7m business.
• Work directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Influence profitability, pricing, investment and growth decisions.
• Take ownership of cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.
• Improve manufacturing and operational performance through better financial insight.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Build better systems, controls, reporting and commercial processes.
• Play a key role in determiningandnbsp;where the business goes next.

This is a role where finance is not simply a support function andmdash;andnbsp;you'll be a key part of the decision-making process.

What you'll be doing

You'll take overall responsibility for the finance function, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on financial management.

Strategy andamp; Commercial Finance

• Act as a trusted adviser and commercial partner to the Managing Director.
• Develop the financial strategy and three-year financial plan.
• Lead budgets, forecasts and rolling financial planning.
• Provide analysis to improve profitability, margins and shareholder value.
• Support pricing, investment, capital expenditure and growth decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial and operational performance.

Financial Management

• Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare Board reporting and meaningful KPI dashboards.
• Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Lead year-end and statutory reporting.
• Manage external accountants, auditors and professional advisers.

Cash andamp; Working Capital

• Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor debtors, creditors and stock.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash generation.
• Manage banking relationships, facilities and funding.
• Monitor banking covenants and reporting requirements.

Manufacturing andamp; Operational Finance

Working closely with the operational team, you'll help turn financial data into better business decisions.

Who are we looking for?

You'll be aandnbsp;qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ICAS)andnbsp;with strong commercial experience and the confidence to operate at both strategic and operational levels., You may currently be aandnbsp;Finance Director | Commercial Finance Director | Financial Controller | Finance Controller | Head of Finance | Senior Finance Managerandnbsp;and you will ideally have experience within:

• Food manufacturing, FMCG or another production environment.
• A growing SME or entrepreneurial business.
• Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Cash flow and working capital management.
• Manufacturing and product profitability.
• Financial modelling and commercial analysis.
• Managing banks, auditors and professional advisers.
• Leading and developing small finance teams.
• Experience in an owner-managed or rapidly growing business would be particularly valuable.

Potential commuting locations includeandnbsp;Yeovil, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Frome, Warminster, Wells, Glastonbury, Bruton, Castle Cary, Trowbridge, Westbury, Salisbury, Bath, Taunton, Bridgwaterandnbsp;and surrounding areas.

Ready to make an impact?andnbsp;If you're an experienced Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance professional who wants toandnbsp;help shape a growing manufacturing business rather than simply report on it, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.