Finance Director - Manufacturing Location: Onsite - Liverpool, United Kingdom Role Overview The Manufacturing Finance Director will play a critical role in driving value creation within a private equity–backed manufacturing business. Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, the role is responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, and performance improvement, with a strong focus on EBITDA growth, cash generation, and scalable financial controls. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance

Lead all aspects of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and margin management. Partner closely with operations to improve OEE, labour efficiency, scrap, yield, and inventory turns. Drive cost transparency and accountability across plants and cost centres.

Planning, Budgeting & Investor Reporting

Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plan aligned to PE timelines. Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and KPI packs for board and investor reporting. Provide clear commentary on performance versus budget, forecast, and investment case.

Cash, Working Capital & Capital Allocation

Drive strong cash generation through active working capital management (inventory, payables, receivables). Evaluate and support capital investment cases, including ROI and post‑investment reviews.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS, tax, and statutory reporting requirements. Participate in external audit processes and manage local relationships with advisors and lenders.

Transformation, Systems & Scalability

Lead finance transformation initiatives to improve data quality, reporting speed, and insight. Support ERP implementation or optimisation where required. Build scalable finance processes to support growth.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team with a strong performance culture. Promote accountability, pace, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Skills & Experience Essential

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong operational finance, costing, and margin management expertise. Experience supporting integrations or carve‑outs.

Personal Attributes

Commercial, analytical, and outcome focused. Comfortable challenging operational and leadership teams. Hands‑on, resilient, and able to operate at pace. Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

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