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Finance Director

Job Posted: 11 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Scotland

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Finance Director - Manufacturing
Central Scotland
Permanent
£Excellent plus benefits

Are you an experienced finance leader with a strong background in manufacturing?

Do you thrive in hands-on, commercially focused roles where you can partner closely with operations, drive profitability, and shape the financial future of a growing multi-site business?

CORE Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a manufacturing client, who are hiring a Finance Director to join their senior leadership team across their Central Scotland sites.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Director:

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    Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with site and senior management to deliver sustainable growth.

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    Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, translating financial data into clear operational actions.

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    Work closely with operations to maximise efficiency, productivity, and material utilisation.

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    Drive cost-reduction initiatives across production, logistics, and overheads.

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    Collaborate with sales and estimating teams to ensure accurate costing, pricing, and margin discipline.

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    Lead the purchasing and supply chain function, managing supplier performance and negotiating improved terms.

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    Ensure ERP systems and processes support accurate, timely reporting.

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    Lead, coach, and develop finance, purchasing, and administration teams to build a proactive, commercially aware culture.

Key skills or background required for the Finance Director:

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    Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACMA).

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    Strong experience within manufacturing or engineering environments.

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    Proven track record leading finance in a multi-site SME business.

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    Deep understanding of stock, WIP, costing, pricing, and margin management.

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    Commercially minded with strong analytical and influencing skills.

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    Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial improvements.

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    Hands-on leadership style, comfortable operating at the shop-floor and board level.

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    Experience with ERP systems and leading purchasing or supply chain teams is desirable.

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    Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 / 14001 environments is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing manufacturing group in a pivotal leadership role. You will be instrumental in shaping strategy, driving improvement, and having a direct impact on profitability and performance

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