Finance Director

Company We'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.