Finance Director – Manufacturing Transformation & Turnaround Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 3 Days per Week in the Office) Contract: 6-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (could be permanent) Salary: £110,000 – £130,000 + 20% Bonus The Opportunity Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a key client in Manchester to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the business through a critical period of transformation, performance improvement and value creation. This is a highly commercial leadership role for a proven Finance Director with strong manufacturing experience and a track record of turnaround delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and execute a strategic recovery plan, improve business performance, strengthen financial discipline, and maximise shareholder value. Key Objectives The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Developing and implementing a strategic turnaround plan to improve profitability and business performance. * Restoring financial clarity and improving the quality of management information. * Strengthening forecasting, budgeting and business planning processes. * Driving EBITDA improvement through enhanced commercial decision-making and operational performance. * Establishing robust cash management disciplines and improving working capital performance. * Providing clear, data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions. * Simplifying reporting processes and improving visibility across the business. * Aligning finance with operational and commercial objectives to support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities * Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and leadership team on strategic, financial and commercial matters. * Lead the development of short, medium and long-term business plans. * Own the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycle. * Deliver meaningful management information and performance analysis that drives action and accountability. * Monitor and improve cash flow, liquidity and working capital management. * Identify opportunities for margin enhancement, cost optimisation and operational efficiencies. * Enhance financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks. * Lead improvements to ERP reporting and management information systems. * Work collaboratively across operations, sales and supply chain functions to improve business performance. * Manage, mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring strong capability and accountability. * Support stakeholders through transformation initiatives and change programmes. * Play a leading role in any sale, fundraising, acquisition or restructuring activity. Essential Experience * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. * Previous Finance Director experience within a manufacturing environment. * Demonstrable turnaround, transformation and performance improvement experience. * Strong strategic planning and execution capability. * Proven expertise in cash flow management, working capital optimisation and financial control.