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Finance Director

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Finance Director – PE-Backed Manufacturing SME

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: c.£100,000 + equity potential

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a private equity-backed manufacturing SME in Greater Manchester to appoint a commercially driven Finance Director. This is a pivotal role within a high-growth business, offering the opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team and investors to drive scale, performance, and long-term value creation.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious, hands-on finance leader looking to step into (or build on) their first Finance Director position within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with private equity stakeholders, you will take full ownership of the finance function while playing a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and reporting

  * Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, supporting decision-making and growth plans

  * Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

  * Improve financial visibility, KPIs, and operational performance

  * Support and lead on potential M&A activity, integrations, and future exit planning

  * Enhance systems, processes, and reporting to support scalability

  * Work closely with operations, supply chain, and production teams to improve margin and efficiency

  * Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and funding requirements

The Candidate

We are looking for a high-potential, commercially minded finance professional with a strong track record in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Key requirements:

  * Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

  * Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or a related sector

  * Background in a PE-backed, high-growth, or SME environment preferred

  * Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to progress and make an impact

  * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at Board level

  * Hands-on approach – comfortable operating both strategically and operationally

  * Experience improving systems, processes, and financial controls

  * Exposure to M&A or investor environments would be advantageous

Why Join?

  * Opportunity to play a key role in a PE-backed growth journey

  * Direct exposure to investors and strategic decision-making

  * Real scope to shape the finance function and wider business

  * Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with significant progression potential

  * Equity participation aligned with value creation

Package

  * Salary: c.£100,000

  * Performance-related bonus

  * Equity / incentive scheme

  * Additional benefits

Please apply with your most recent CV

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