Role - Finance Director Location - Stockport Salary - Between £120,000 and £140,000 + benefits

Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a well-established privately-owned manufacturing and distribution business in their search for a Finance Director to work out of their office based on the outskirts of Stockport on a hybrid model.

The successful candidate will need to be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and must have worked for a manufacturing business previously. Strong technical accounting skills are absolutely essential and any experience of taking a business through a sale process would be a distinct advantage. The ability to influence the board and bring key financial insight into key strategic decisions will be absolutely crucial. Excellent staff management skills are a must as is the ability to work to tight deadlines. Key duties for the Finance Director role will involve:

• Lead on budgeting and forecasting process
• Ensure month end and year end reporting is done timely and accurately
• Build relationships with banks, auditors etc.
• Cash-flow management
• Assist with the strategy of the business moving forward.
• Provide financial assistance and due diligence with any potential acquisitions
• Look at improving processes and systems throughout the business
• Assist with potential refinancing and possible future exit from a finance point of view
• Management of sizeable finance team

Salary for the role is anywhere between £120,000 and £140,000 + benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established FD that is keen to be a key member of the senior management structure and look to build a 'best in class' Finance team and assist with key strategic decisions on the future of the organisation. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please feel free to apply?