Finance Director - Manufacturing SME - PE Backed Business

Axon Moore are supporting an ambitious manufacturing business in North Yorkshire to appoint a Finance Director.The business has external investment and is pushing ahead with a growth strategy in the coming years. They have a strong brand within their chosen markets and the role will encompass both strategic leadership as well as a need to be a hands-on and visible leader for the finance function.The turnover of the business is sub-£20m, so this will be a varied role that stretches beyond the finance function.The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Ensure external and investment stakeholder relationships are appropriately managed, providing detailed insight on business performance on a regular basis
• Ensuring tight cost control measures are adhered to and implemented
• Manage all statutory reporting and deadlines, as well as all tax and compliance matters are adhered to
• Day to day management of the finance function, ensuring daily and monthly accounting tasks are completed
• Ensure financial systems are fit for purpose and link key business activities and financial record management
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash planning and management accounting

The key candidate requirements for this role will include:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience in an FD level or equivalent role
• Manufacturing sector experience is essential, as is strong ability to manage costs and cost accounting
• Experience within externally invested businesses would be desirable but not essential

This is primarily a site based role, so candidates would need to be in commutable distance to the North Yorkshire area