Finance Director
Finance Director
Artemis executive search has been successfully retained by a prestigious manufacturing business with an annual turnover of £35 million, who have been operating throughout Ireland for over 40 years. Our client are entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation with acquisitions pipelined in the near future. To support their ambitious plans, they are seeking to appoint a strategic and commercially astute Finance Director.
This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with clear potential to progress to Managing Director in the medium term.
About the Role
The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and operational strategy of the business. Reporting directly to the Owner and working as part of the senior leadership team, key responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Drive financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to support business growth.
- Commercial Decision-Making: Provide insights and recommendations to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
- Driving Cost Efficiencies: Lead initiatives to identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across the business while maintaining operational excellence.
- Process and Systems Improvement: Champion the implementation of modern processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Risk Management: Oversee governance, compliance, and risk management, ensuring robust financial controls.
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team to deliver exceptional performance and support business objectives.
- Future Progression: Work closely with the board to shape the long-term vision of the company,
What do we look for?
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate who can bring a strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and a passion for leadership. The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and 5+ years working at a CFO/FD level
- Proven Financial Expertise: Experience in a senior finance role, ideally as Finance Director, within the manufacturing or industrial sectors.
- Strategic Vision: The ability to align financial and operational strategies with business objectives.
- Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of business drivers and the ability to influence decisions at the executive level.
- Leadership Potential: A track record of leading teams and working collaboratively across departments.