Paul Bennett Recruitment Ltd

Generous remuneration package on offer for the right candidate Overview Privately owned £300m turnover manufacturing Group. The Group FD will provide strategic and operational leadership of the Group's global finance function, ensuring robust financial governance, high-quality reporting, and proactive business partnering across all divisions. This is a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving growth, and safeguarding value creation for shareholders, lenders, and stakeholders, while supporting international expansion and property investment activities. Job specification Lead the Group's Accounting function, providing strategic direction and audit oversight across all divisions. Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reporting for the Board, shareholders, and lenders. Oversee statutory accounts preparation, external audits, and compliance with all relevant accounting standards and jurisdictions. Deliver high-quality, accurate consolidated reporting, including management accounts, forecasts, and strategic financial analysis. Treasury & Funding Lead centralised treasury operations, managing cash, liquidity, and working capital efficiently across multiple common entities Maintain strong banking and lender relationships, ensuring compliance with covenants and securing financing to support growth and M&A. Oversee foreign exchange, hedging, and interest rate risk management policies. Strategic Planning & Business Partnering Drive the Group's annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles. Partner with the CEO, FDs, and divisional leaders to provide financial insights that shape business strategy and operational decision-making. Support strategic initiatives, including international expansion and property investment, to maximize shareholder and stakeholder value. Taxation & Compliance Oversee Group tax strategy, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations (corporate tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and customs duties). Optimise tax efficiency in line with business objectives and shareholder interests. Finance Transformation & Process Improvement Lead continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and insight. Drive finance transformation initiatives, streamlining processes and implementing best practice systems. M&A & Corporate Development Support the CEO and Shareholder on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures. Lead financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and deal structuring. Ensure seamless post-deal integration of finance, reporting, and governance processes across acquired businesses. Oversee financial aspects of the Group's property holdings in the UK and UAE, including investment appraisals, financing, and returns optimisation. Provide financial leadership on property development, leasing, and asset management activities. Stakeholder Management Build strong, trusted relationships with shareholders, Board members, lenders, auditors, and key external advisors. Represent the Group externally on financial matters as required. Candidate profile The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior finance leader with a proven track record in complex, multi-site manufacturing environments. They will combine technical mastery of accounting, treasury, taxation, and M&A with strong commercial acumen and strategic insight. Experience leading large teams, driving finance process improvements, and managing cross-functional business partnering is essential. Previous exposure to property investment, asset financing, or international operations would be highly advantageous. You will be ACCA / ACA qualified and have had exposure to both audit and tax planning. It is likely you will have spent time within a Top 10 Chartered Accountancy Practice

£30m turnover SME in the manufacturing / engineering sector recruiting an experienced senior finance partner to provide robust and effective Business Partnering to the CEO/VP of the business. Part of a larger international Group Job Specification A keen eye for the detail. Personally dive deeply into the detail and become the expert in all processes, data and information to provide up to date and pro-active insights. A superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture. Full responsibility for the finance function, providing financial input into strategy and project planning, monitoring business performance and suggesting improvements to increase efficiency, insight and control that scale with the business. Responsible for producing the monthly management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and annual statutory reporting. To include cash and debtor management and tax compliance. Provide business partnering to the CEO / VP to optimize financial performance and support effective business decisions. Drive definition and implementation of standards and business specific guidelines in financial control processes. Liaise with the auditors to ensure that the annual audits are managed effectively, and the statutory accounts are accurate, complete and delivered on time. Candidate Profile Qualified to degree level or equivalent with a proven track record in finance and accounting. Possess an ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualifications or equivalent. Experience of managing people. Experience of leading a Finance team in a medium size business Key Skills Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced senior finance partner in Stroud, UK. The role includes providing financial insights to the CEO, managing financial functions, and ensuring accurate reporting. Candidates should be degree-qualified with ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications and have experience in leading finance teams. Skills in interpersonal communication, leadership, and business acumen are critical.