Finance Director - Huddersfield SME

Summary: The Finance Director role at a manufacturing SME near Huddersfield is pivotal for driving the company's growth following recent Private Equity investment. This position requires a qualified finance professional to oversee financial management while also engaging in operations and commercial aspects of the business. The role offers a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on involvement in financial duties, with a focus on building relationships and improving processes. Hybrid working arrangements are available after acclimatization to the company culture and priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making across the business
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and year-end statutory accounts
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and investors
• Support the Managing Director and Board with strategic planning, M&A activity, and investment cases
• Manage key relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, insurers, etc.
• Responsible for managing key banking and financing arrangements ensuring information is shared on a timely basis
• Drive process improvements and modernise financial systems and reporting tools
• Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and legal financial obligations
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a small finance team
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve margins, reduce costs, and maximise working capital

Key Skills:

• Qualified finance professional with experience in an SME manufacturing environment
• Experience as a Finance Director or in a senior finance role such as Financial Controller or Head of Finance
• Able to balance leadership and strategic support with hands-on involvement in accounting duties
• Capable of reviewing team work and mentoring team members

Salary (Rate): £90,000

City: Huddersfield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other