Finance Director | High-Growth Manufacturing Business | Lancashire A high-performing UK manufacturing business is seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Finance Director to join its leadership team during a period of significant growth. The business has built a strong reputation for innovation, quality and operational excellence. With revenues exceeding £20m and a clear growth strategy targeting £60m+ turnover through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, this is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage in its journey. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping strategy, improving EBITDA performance and guiding the business through its next phase of expansion. The Opportunity This is a transformational Finance Director role that extends far beyond traditional finance leadership. You will operate as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team, bringing commercial insight, financial discipline and operational understanding to support continued growth. The business combines award-winning consumer brands with contract manufacturing partnerships, serving a diverse customer base ranging from multinational organisations to emerging high-growth brands. With a vertically integrated manufacturing facility, strong margins and scalable infrastructure, the company is well positioned for expansion. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

Partner with the senior leadership team to shape and execute the business growth strategy Support both organic expansion and potential acquisitions

Commercial & Operational Engagement

Work closely with commercial teams and clients to understand customer dynamics, supply chain complexity and profitability drivers Maintain strong operational visibility by spending time across production and operational teams Develop robust financial models, forecasts and long-term planning frameworks Implement and maintain a strong KPI framework to measure performance against business objectives Oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance and statutory requirements

Cash, Treasury & Working Capital

Lead cash management and treasury strategy Optimise working capital and ensure strong liquidity management

Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with auditors, advisors, legal partners and funding providers Support banking and funding relationships

M&A and Investment

Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities Support funding strategies and investment planning Guide leadership through potential investment, funding or exit processes

The Candidate We are looking for a commercially astute and entrepreneurial Finance Director who thrives in high-growth environments. Experience

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience operating at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level Experience within manufacturing or a similar operational environment Track record of scaling businesses and driving financial discipline Experience with M&A, funding cycles, or corporate transactions Strong financial reporting, performance management and forecasting expertise

Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong commercial instinct Hands-on and operationally engaged Collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth and transformation

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