214 Finance Director jobs in the United Kingdom

RECfinancial is partnering with a historic Leicestershire based business in the appointment of a Finance Director to be based at its Leicester office. 

Due to the role's location, the business is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby, Northamptonshire and Coventry / Warwickshire.

Leading the business from a finance point of view, the role reports directly to the CEO and will work closely with the CEO, The Board and the Owners.

The role will lead several business areas from a group perspective. Responsibilities will include leading the central finance team, strategic oversight across the group companies, support board level decision making and ensure governance and controls across the group are robust and appropriate.

Day to day tasks will include team management and development, operational and process improvements, balance sheet control, working capital management, long range planning, consolidated year end accounts, capex and supporting the family office.

The role will also include acquisition integration.

The business is highly profitable and does not stand still in its operating market. There is constant change in the business and opportunities to add value. 

The role would best suit an experienced Financial Director / Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance. You will be a highly technically capable accountant and leader, whilst also having the oversight and understanding to spot commercial opportunities for the business. You will be a great leader and be able to develop and grow your team.

The ideal candidate will be qualified in either the ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification and have a CV that demonstrates your decision making, career growth and value that you would bring to the role. 

The business is keen to hire a candidate who has a consistent CV, is on an upward career curve and is looking for a long term role with a company with a solid background and history.

The role has a salary range of between £95,000 and £125,000 and the benefits include a premium electric car and a bonus.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly capable Financial Director to join a busy manufacturing business based in Southampton.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role responsible for driving financial performance, managing reporting processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Experience in a transformational finance role would be beneficial. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a significant impact on financial control and overall business direction, while leading and guiding a team to success.

Please note this role is fully office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Analysis of financial performance including variance analysis on invoicing, gross margin, and cash flow
• Support with strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies
• Oversee the audit process and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide financial insights for long-term investment planning and performance monitoring
• Drive continuous improvements in financial systems and reporting processes
• Lead and develop a small finance team

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong background in financial control, reporting, and consolidations
• Proven experience in variance analysis and commercial reporting
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and regulatory compliance
• Confident communicator with excellent analytical skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented and results-driven
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Annual Bous
• Healthcare

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional to join a busy team and make a difference. If you're looking for your next challenge, apply now.

Are you a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Director looking for your next challenge? Do you want to make a real impact in a thriving UK manufacturing business with bold ambitions to expand into Europe?

My client are a rapidly growing, Lancashire-based manufacturing company with a turnover of 40 million and a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus. As they prepare for their next phase of growth-including international expansion-we are seeking a highly experienced Finance Director to join their Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take full ownership of their finance function, bringing both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. This is a key appointment in the business-your insights and guidance will help steer financial strategy, drive profitability, and ensure we are structurally ready for the exciting journey ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team of 6, overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the MD and Board, contributing to key decisions and business planning.
• Drive financial planning and analysis to support operational and commercial goals.
• Ensure robust financial controls, risk management, and compliance across the business.
• Support international growth strategy, including potential European market entry and investment analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in a Finance Director (or equivalent senior finance) role-ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial insight into business strategy.
• Experience of managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Hands-on, proactive approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Experience with international expansion or multi-site operations would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Be part of a close-knit, values-driven leadership team.
• Join a company with momentum and a clear vision for growth.
• Influence real change and be recognised for your contribution.
• Competitive salary and benefits package salary up to 85k plus equity

For more information please contact at Suzanne at Agility Resourcing.

About the Business

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a private equity-backed manufacturing business, part of the portfolio of Merino Capital. With a turnover of c.£20m, the company is a well-established leader in the design, manufacture and specification of specialist products for the UK market.

The business is entering an exciting phase of growth, with investment in product innovation, operational efficiencies and market expansion. Backed by Merino Capital, the leadership team has ambitious plans – and the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in delivering them.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the finance function and sit on the senior leadership team, providing strategic and commercial insight to support growth.

You will also oversee the IT function, ensuring that systems and technology effectively support the business’s operations and growth strategy.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced SME environment, ideal for someone who enjoys making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function, managing a small and capable team.
• Drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
• Provide accurate, insightful reporting to support operational and strategic goals.
• Manage cashflow, working capital, and financial risk.
• Partner with senior management to identify growth opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee the IT systems and strategy, ensuring they are fit for purpose and support business performance.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and investors.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Leader who enjoys being close to the business. Manufacturing or other product-based sector experience would be advantageous, as would experience in a private equity or SME environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Senior Financial Controller in an SME.
• Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and driving performance.
• Good understanding of IT systems and how to leverage them for operational efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Benefits package including pension, healthcare, and other perks.
• The opportunity to work closely with private equity investors and shape the future of a growing manufacturing business.

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious finance professional looking for a high-impact role in a growing, private equity-backed business, we’d love to hear from you.

• Own full financial leadership: P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and forecasting across the Group
• Lead the digital transformation of finance systems and automation initiatives
• Deliver timely, consolidated monthly management accounts across multiple sites
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (c.15)
• Develop and implement robust financial models, dashboards, and KPIs
• Oversee funding, asset finance, VAT compliance, and audit processes
• Produce board packs and offer insight-driven financial guidance to senior stakeholders
• Work closely with operational heads to improve margin control and operational performance

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 5+ years at senior finance leadership level
• A track record of driving transformation and process improvement in a growing business
• Experience in automotive or multi-site environments (highly advantageous)
• Strong systems and reporting expertise – Keyloop, FP Solutions, BI tools, Excel
• Commercially astute, people-centric and confident influencing across all levels

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly capable Financial Director to join a busy manufacturing business based in Southampton.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role responsible for driving financial performance, managing reporting processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Experience in a transformational finance role would be beneficial. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a significant impact on financial control and overall business direction, while leading and guiding a team to success.

Please note this role is fully office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Analysis of financial performance including variance analysis on invoicing, gross margin, and cash flow
• Support with strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies
• Oversee the audit process and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide financial insights for long-term investment planning and performance monitoring
• Drive continuous improvements in financial systems and reporting processes
• Lead and develop a small finance team

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong background in financial control, reporting, and consolidations
• Proven experience in variance analysis and commercial reporting
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and regulatory compliance
• Confident communicator with excellent analytical skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented and results-driven
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Annual Bous
• Healthcare

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional to join a busy team and make a difference. If you're looking for your next challenge, apply now.

Are you a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Director looking for your next challenge? Do you want to make a real impact in a thriving UK manufacturing business with bold ambitions to expand into Europe?

My client are a rapidly growing, Lancashire-based manufacturing company with a turnover of 40 million and a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus. As they prepare for their next phase of growth-including international expansion-we are seeking a highly experienced Finance Director to join their Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take full ownership of their finance function, bringing both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. This is a key appointment in the business-your insights and guidance will help steer financial strategy, drive profitability, and ensure we are structurally ready for the exciting journey ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team of 6, overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the MD and Board, contributing to key decisions and business planning.
• Drive financial planning and analysis to support operational and commercial goals.
• Ensure robust financial controls, risk management, and compliance across the business.
• Support international growth strategy, including potential European market entry and investment analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in a Finance Director (or equivalent senior finance) role-ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial insight into business strategy.
• Experience of managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Hands-on, proactive approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Experience with international expansion or multi-site operations would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Be part of a close-knit, values-driven leadership team.
• Join a company with momentum and a clear vision for growth.
• Influence real change and be recognised for your contribution.
• Competitive salary and benefits package salary up to 85k plus equity

For more information please contact at Suzanne at Agility Resourcing.

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Ensure statutory compliance with VAT, PAYE, and year-end reporting

• Act as a commercial partner to the MD and wider leadership team
• Provide insights on revenues, margins, cost efficiencies, and cash flow management
• Guide commercial decisions through scenario planning and robust analysis

• Manage a small finance team
• Oversee accounting systems, payroll, invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments
• Drive improvements and upgrades to financial systems and controls

• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Manage relationships with external accountants, insurers, and banking partners
• Prepare for audits and ensure financial governance standards are met

• At least part-qualified or qualified ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
• Proven hands-on finance experience, ideally within an SME environment
• Practical understanding of accounting systems such as Xero / Sage (or equivalent)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence and communicate effectively to non-finance colleagues

About the Business

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a private equity-backed manufacturing business, part of the portfolio of Merino Capital. With a turnover of c.£20m, the company is a well-established leader in the design, manufacture and specification of specialist products for the UK market.

The business is entering an exciting phase of growth, with investment in product innovation, operational efficiencies and market expansion. Backed by Merino Capital, the leadership team has ambitious plans – and the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in delivering them.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the finance function and sit on the senior leadership team, providing strategic and commercial insight to support growth.

You will also oversee the IT function, ensuring that systems and technology effectively support the business’s operations and growth strategy.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced SME environment, ideal for someone who enjoys making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function, managing a small and capable team.
• Drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
• Provide accurate, insightful reporting to support operational and strategic goals.
• Manage cashflow, working capital, and financial risk.
• Partner with senior management to identify growth opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee the IT systems and strategy, ensuring they are fit for purpose and support business performance.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and investors.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Leader who enjoys being close to the business. Manufacturing or other product-based sector experience would be advantageous, as would experience in a private equity or SME environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Senior Financial Controller in an SME.
• Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and driving performance.
• Good understanding of IT systems and how to leverage them for operational efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Benefits package including pension, healthcare, and other perks.
• The opportunity to work closely with private equity investors and shape the future of a growing manufacturing business.

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious finance professional looking for a high-impact role in a growing, private equity-backed business, we’d love to hear from you.