Finance Director

Finance Director Location: Derby / Derbyshire (Hybrid Working) Up to £90k per annum The Opportunity We are a well-established British luxury manufacturing business with a strong heritage in craftsmanship, quality, and product excellence.

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Operating within a vertically integrated model, we manage the full journey from raw materials through to finished goods, balancing demand, production, and inventory with precision.

We are now seeking an exceptional Finance Director to play a critical role in strengthening financial performance, enhancing control, and driving long-term stability.

This is a highly influential, hands-on role, not simply overseeing finance, but actively shaping how the business operates.

You will bring clarity to decision-making, discipline to cost and cash, and rigour to forecasting and performance.

The Role As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the financial health of the business, with a particular focus on cash generation, working capital optimisation, and aligning financial insight with operational decision-making.

You will operate at the heart of the organisation, partnering closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure financial thinking drives business behaviour.

Key Responsibilities Cash & Liquidity Leadership Own and continuously refine a robust cash forecasting framework Deliver clear visibility of short-, medium-, and long-term cash positions Lead rolling cash forecasting cycles with defined assumptions and risk analysis Embed discipline through variance analysis and forecast accuracy tracking Provide clear, insight-led reporting to senior stakeholders Use cash as a central lens to influence investment, cost, and strategic decisions Drive a cash-first mindset across the organisation Financial Planning & Control Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle Define and manage the businesss affordability envelope Track performance against budget, including investment and cost control Drive accountability across cost centres Working Capital & Inventory Lead strategy across stock, debtors, and creditors Partner with Sales, Production, and Operations to optimise stock levels Improve stock turn, reduce obsolescence, and enhance cash conversion Provide clear visibility of stock risks and provisions Operational & Commercial Alignment Align sales forecasts with production planning and capacity Support data-led demand and supply modelling Provide insight into product profitability, cost drivers, and margins Challenge pricing, discounting, and product mix decisions where required Lead cost discipline initiatives without compromising brand integrity Governance & Risk Maintain strong financial controls and compliance Lead year-end processes and audit relationships Proactively identify and manage financial and operational risks Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and lead a high-performing finance function Build financial awareness across the wider business Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and Board Deliver clear, forward-looking insight to support decision-making Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks and advisors About You Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Proven experience within a manufacturing or product-led environment Strong track record of improving financial performance and cash management xwzovoh Experience working closely with operational teams (production, supply chain, sales) Background within SME or owner-led businesses is highly desirable Capabilities Deep understanding of cashflow, working capital, and operational finance Strong forecasting, planning, and analytical capability Commercially astute, able to translate financial insight into action Comfortable operating both strategically and at a detailed level Personal Style Pragmatic, resilient, and hands-on Confident in challenging and influencing at senior levels Structured, disciplined, and detail-oriented Collaborative, with clear authority and presence Whats on Offer Hybrid working (initial on-site presence required, moving to a minimum of 2 days per week in the office) 37 days holiday (including public holidays) 5x Life Assurance Company car or car allowance Company sick pay Salary sacrifice pension (up to 6% matched contributions) This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role within a respected and evolving business, where finance is central to shaping performance, stability, and future growth.