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Sewell Wallis are pleased to partner with a fast-growing, forward thinking Manufacturing SME based in Chesterfield, who are looking to secure a Commercial Finance Director who has experience with planning, strategy and promoting growth in the UK and overseas.
We are looking for a candidate who enjoys influencing company decisions, is commercially minded, isn't afraid to get stuck in, think innovatively and push a business forward.
What will you be doing?
- You will be responsible for driving business growth through acquisitions both in the UK and overseas.
- Lead business planning and forecasting, including due diligence for growth initiatives.
- Build and optimise finance and back-office functions, balancing cost and affordability.
- Use advanced analytics and data-driven insights to support forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making
- Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring protection against market fluctuations and operational uncertainties.
- Partner with other departments to align financial objectives with broader business goals.
- Oversee the preparation of management and statutory accounts.
What skills are we looking for?
- Ideally ACA qualified (although will consider ACCA and CIMA for the correct candidate).
- Experience with PE backed businesses.
- M&A experience, confident with seeing them through from start (both UK and overseas).
- Experience working for a fast-growing SME within the Manufacturing industry.
- A background within Big 4 or Corporate Finance would be desirable.
What's on offer?
- Negotiable 6 figure salary.
- Bonus Scheme (13%)
- Negotiable hybrid working options.
- Relaxed office, well-being focused.
- On-site gym.
- Parking available on site.
Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
