Finance Director Placement for Global Manufacturing Group
Finance Director Placement for Global Manufacturing Group
Client: Global Manufacturing Group
Sector: Manufacturing
Turnover: £20M+
Role: Finance Director
Time to Hire: 45 days
The Brief
A global manufacturing group contacted us during a leadership transition within its UK business. With multiple sites, complex production workflows and increasing commercial demands, the organisation required a Finance Director who could bring structure, financial discipline and clearer strategic direction.
The role needed someone capable of steadying the finance function while strengthening visibility across operations and supporting long-term planning.
The Challenge
The successful candidate needed to:
🔹 Improve financial oversight across multi-site manufacturing activity
🔹 Work closely with the MD to refine commercial strategy and forward planning
🔹 Strengthen operational efficiency while maintaining robust financial control
This appointment was central to building a more stable leadership framework for the UK division.
Our Solution
We carried out a focused search targeting senior finance leaders with strong experience in manufacturing environments — individuals who understood complex cost structures, site-level reporting, production cycles and the commercial pressures unique to the sector.
The search prioritised candidates who could provide hands-on support while also contributing meaningfully to strategic decision-making at group level.
Key Results
📌 9 candidates shortlisted
📌 5 profiles submitted
📌 4 interviews conducted
📌 1 Finance Director appointed
📌 Search completed in 45 days
The Outcome
Soon after the Finance Director joined, the business saw clear improvements:
🔹 Tighter financial control across all UK sites
🔹 More structured, reliable board reporting
🔹 Stronger alignment between finance, operations and commercial planning
The organisation now benefits from greater financial clarity and leadership stability — providing a stronger foundation for its next phase of growth.