Finance Director

Salary/Rate:c.£120,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:Essex
Sector:Manufacturing
Post Date:02. 07. 2025
Ref:166295
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About Profile

 

  • A highly accomplished Finance Director with over 18 years of expertise, specialising in the manufacturing sector.
  • Delivered robust finance transformation through the successful implementation of ERP systems, significantly improving accuracy and reporting speed.
  • Played a key role in streamlining multi-site operations by developing unified reporting processes and enhancing budgetary control.
  • Led working capital initiatives that improved cash flow and strengthened financial resilience during market uncertainty.
  • Supported the strategic restructuring of international divisions, including transfer pricing compliance and intercompany alignment.
  • Built and mentored high-performing teams, embedding financial best practices and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
  • Partnered with operational leaders to embed cost-saving programmes across procurement, logistics, and production, driving measurable savings.
  • Provided financial leadership in major contract negotiations, ensuring profitability and risk management across long-term agreements.
  • Introduced performance dashboards and KPIs for senior management, enabling faster decisions and improved accountability.
  • Supported senior leadership and the Board with commercial insight on investment decisions and margin analysis.

 

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