Full job description
Finance Director - Manufacturing Transformation & Turnaround
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 Days per Week in the Office)
Contract: 6-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (could be permanent)
Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 + 20% Bonus
The Opportunity
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a key client in Manchester to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the business through a critical period of transformation, performance improvement and value creation.
This is a highly commercial leadership role for a proven Finance Director with strong manufacturing experience and a track record of turnaround delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and execute a strategic recovery plan, improve business performance, strengthen financial discipline, and maximise shareholder value.
Key Objectives
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Developing and implementing a strategic turnaround plan to improve profitability and business performance.
* Restoring financial clarity and improving the quality of management information.
* Strengthening forecasting, budgeting and business planning processes.
* Driving EBITDA improvement through enhanced commercial decision-making and operational performance.
* Establishing robust cash management disciplines and improving working capital performance.
* Providing clear, data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
* Simplifying reporting processes and improving visibility across the business.
* Aligning finance with operational and commercial objectives to support sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and leadership team on strategic, financial and commercial matters.
* Lead the development of short, medium and long-term business plans.
* Own the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycle.
* Deliver meaningful management information and performance analysis that drives action and accountability.
* Monitor and improve cash flow, liquidity and working capital management.
* Identify opportunities for margin enhancement, cost optimisation and operational efficiencies.
* Enhance financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks.
* Lead improvements to ERP reporting and management information systems.
* Work collaboratively across operations, sales and supply chain functions to improve business performance.
* Manage, mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring strong capability and accountability.
* Support stakeholders through transformation initiatives and change programmes.
* Play a leading role in any sale, fundraising, acquisition or restructuring activity.
Essential Experience
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
* Previous Finance Director experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrable turnaround, transformation and performance improvement experience.
* Strong strategic planning and execution capability.
* Proven expertise in cash flow management, working capital optimisation and financial control.