Finance Director

Alexander Daniels are excited to be partnering with a highly profitable, private‑equity‑backed manufacturing group operating global markets across various industries.

The business is entering an exciting growth and integration phase, following the consolidation of multiple operations into a single, modern manufacturing hub in the West Midlands. With strong market tailwinds and a clear value‑creation plan, this is a standout opportunity for a senior finance leader who thrives in transformational environments.

The Opportunity

As Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. Reporting to the Group CFO and working closely with the Managing Director, you will be a true business partner, providing commercial insight, operational challenge and financial leadership to support growth, performance and value creation.

This is a role for someone who is comfortable being hands‑on when required, while also setting direction, raising standards and building a high‑impact finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as strategic finance partner to the MD and leadership team, supporting business transformation
• Drive financial performance, challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with group strategy
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring robust controls, governance and compliance
• Own budgeting, forecasting, long‑term planning and monthly reporting
• Deliver meaningful KPIs, commercial insights and decision support
• Take ownership of manufacturing costing, pricing, margins and inventory
• Manage working capital, cash, capital investment returns and efficiency initiatives
• Oversee local statutory, tax and audit requirements
• Support change initiatives, including systems and process improvements

About You

• Fully qualified accountant with significant senior finance experience
• Strong background in manufacturing and distribution, ideally multi‑site
• Commercially astute, resilient and confident challenging at SLT level
• Comfortable operating in a PE‑backed or fast‑paced environment
• Hands‑on leader who enjoys being close to the operation and visible on the shop floor
• Skilled at translating finance for non‑finance stakeholders
• Curious, pragmatic and effective even where data or systems are evolving

Package & Location

• Attractive six‑figure base salary plus bonus and benefits
• West Midlands-based role within a 24/7 operational environment
• On‑site presence required to support effective leadership and business partnering

If you’re an experienced Finance Director looking to make a tangible impact in a growing, PE‑backed manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.

All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Kerry Sheerman to be included in the process.