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Finance Director

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LE2, Aylestone, City of Leicester

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Vectis Recruitment has been exclusively retained by a global leader in advanced composite manufactured products to the aerospace, automotive, defence and high-technology sectors to lead the search for a Divisional Finance Director. A key leadership role, you will provide clear financial direction across the division, playing a critical role in shaping business strategy, improving operational processes, and supporting decision-making through robust financial insight and analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial accounting and leadership gained within a fast-paced environment (manufacturing, logistics, distribution, etc).

The Role

Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.

Oversee all financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

Partner with operational teams to drive cost control, margin improvement and efficiency across manufacturing processes.

Responsibility for production of Management and Statutory accounts.

Provide strategic financial input to support business growth, investment decisions, and long-term planning.

Develop a deep understanding of the business performance drivers gained through trend analysis and active participation in operational matters.

Improving quality of management information and pursuing lean accounting principles.

Business modelling for major projects and business initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax and statutory requirements.

The Person

Qualified to ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a proven track record in financial management gained in a fast-paced environment (manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or similar).

Confident in reporting and explaining financial results to Group management.

Experience in driving change, improving processes, and supporting growth initiatives

Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.

Excellent communication, leadership and coaching skills.

Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure

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