Finance Director
Location: Corby, UK - Office based
Salary: Up to £100,000 + benefits
Morgan McKinley are excited to be partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Director. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for steering financial performance, shaping strategy, and ensuring operational success across multiple European entities.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of the financial agenda, providing commercial insight and partnering closely with senior stakeholders. You'll oversee the financial health of the business, ensuring reporting, planning, and investment decisions all support long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and deliver the financial strategy across European operations, ensuring alignment with business growth plans.
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Act as a trusted adviser to the board and senior leadership, providing data-led insights and recommendations.
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Lead the production of timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasts.
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Monitor and control business costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
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Assess investment proposals, M&A opportunities, and capital projects, supporting informed decision-making.
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Manage compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, while mitigating financial and operational risks.
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Contribute to shaping the business's future direction through robust financial planning and strategic input.
Key Skills & Experience
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Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
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Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally across multi-country or multi-entity businesses.
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Strong background working within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
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Proven ability to drive financial improvement programmes and deliver measurable results.
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Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and investment evaluation.
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Excellent communication and leadership capability, able to influence at board and senior stakeholder level.
What's on Offer
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A progressive and collaborative environment.
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The opportunity to have a direct impact on the financial direction of the organisation.
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Clear scope for long-term professional growth.
This is a rare chance for an experienced finance leader to make a significant impact in a complex, international manufacturing setting.
