Financial Director

A growing international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead finance across Europe. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CFO, with significant exposure to regional operational leadership. Due to urgency, candidates available at short notice are strongly preferred. A temporary-to-permanent arrangement may be considered. The Role This is a commercially focused Finance Director position combining strategic insight with strong financial governance. You will play a key role in shaping regional strategy, driving performance, and supporting executive decision‑making across multiple manufacturing sites across Europe. Key responsibilities include: Act as a strategic finance partner to the CFO and regional leadership teams Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and long‑term financial planning Develop robust business cases, investment appraisals and financial models to support growth Drive margin improvement and ROI across multi‑site manufacturing operations Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews with clear P&L and variance analysis Ensure accurate reporting, strong GAAP compliance and effective internal controls Oversee audit, tax, VAT and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions Lead, develop and coach a geographically dispersed finance team while fostering strong business partnering About You Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Solid experience within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls Advanced ERP capability Proven experience in budgeting, standard costing, management reporting and variance analysis Commercially astute with strong analytical capability Confident communicator with the ability to influence at executive level Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑site international environment Please apply ASAP for immediate consideration and a full job description. #J-18808-Ljbffr