CFO Designate
  • England,West Midlands,Dudley
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Description:
On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a CFO designate to work with a growing manufacturing SME based in the Black Country.
Initially you would take on the day to day running of the department with a view to be taking on the CFO role within the next 2-3 years.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead, develop, and manage the finance function, contributing at a strategic level to business decision-making.

*Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team on performance and strategy.

*Own financial performance, including cost control, profitability, cash flow, and working capital optimisation.

*Deliver high-quality management accounting, including monthly reporting, variance analysis, and performance insight.

*Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes.

*Ensure robust financial controls and full compliance with GAAP and local regulatory/tax requirements.

*Oversee accurate and timely group reporting, including consolidation inputs, KPIs, forecasts, and board reporting packs.

*Manage all statutory, corporate, and internal reporting requirements (e.g. cash flow, FX, risk, and performance metrics).

*Analyse key business drivers, including customer performance and profitability, to support commercial decision-making.

*Lead audit processes and manage relationships with internal and external auditors.

*Oversee relevant administrative functions (e.g. legal, HR, payroll) where applicable.

Skills, Requirements, Qualifications
*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

*Experience in a senior finance leadership role with exposure to group/ multi site

*Strong commercial and analytical capability with a hands-on approach

*Desire to progress within the role

*Strong technical skills

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Job number 3708099

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Greenwell Gleeson
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