Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing group with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

As they enter their next stage of growth, the business is seeking a strategic and commercially focused Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and help shape the long-term direction of the company.

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving financial strategy, improving performance, and ensuring robust financial controls.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining high-level strategic input with close oversight of operational finance, reporting, and governance across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

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  Lead the finance function, overseeing reporting, controls, compliance, and team management

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  Drive financial strategy and support the CEO and Board with long-term planning and decision-making

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  Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes across the group

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  Provide commercial insight on pricing, cost management, capex, and operational efficiency

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  Oversee statutory reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance requirements

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  Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders

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  Support investment appraisals, capital expenditure decisions, and project finance

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  Drive improvements in systems, reporting tools, and financial processes

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  Develop and mentor the finance team, building capability to support business growth

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  ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with extensive post-qualified experience

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  Proven leadership within a manufacturing or product-led environment is essential

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  Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with experience advising at Board level

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  Excellent technical knowledge of accounting, controls, and compliance

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  Track record of improving systems and driving operational performance

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  Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence across departments

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  Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on leadership role