Commercial Finance Director

Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a commercially astute experienced accountant to join a growing group business as the Commercial Finance Director. 

This is a crucial new role in the senior leadership team. The Commercial Finance Director, will be integral to the financial and commercial strategy across multiple SME manufacturing businesses, working closely with Group CEO, CFO as well as Managing Directors, operational leaders, and investors. Your influence will shape profitability, strengthen governance, and accelerate growth across the group.

This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role where your expertise will directly drive performance improvements and strategic decision‑making. You will enjoy working in a hands-on influential role within a people-focused business with big ambitions!

Commercial Finance Director – Responsibilities:

• Setting and executing the financial strategy across a group of UK manufacturing SMEs.
• Business partnering operational leaders to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency including pricing strategy, cost analysis, margins, processes and controls.
• Providing insight for key decisions including investments, acquisitions, and expansion and financial insight for the CEO, group leadership, and shareholders
• Overseeing group financial performance including revenue, margins, cash flow, etc
• Identifying and addressing commercial risks and opportunities across the portfolio
• Drive improvements in cost control, supply chain efficiency, etc
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning, implementing reporting frameworks and KPIs, analysing performance trends and deliver actionable insights
• Ensuring strong governance, compliance, and internal controls, standardising processes, reporting, and systems across the group
• Supporting digital transformation, including ERP scoping and implementation
• Overseeing cash management, funding structures, and banking relationships
• Managing audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Leading integration of new acquisitions and evaluating capital investments including automation and capacity expansion
• Working closely with on-site finance functions, developing teams where needed and building financial capability.

Finance Director – The Rewards:

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000pa + benefits including car allowance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and more! etc.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5pm
Location: Homes based, with travel to group businesses UK wide 3 days per week with overnight stays

Please note due to the locations of group businesses, you will need to be home based near M5/M4 corridors, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Birmingham or the Midlands.

Commercial Finance Director – The Person:

• This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) seeking a varied hands-on role with a growing group business.
• Proven track record of financial leadership experience and strategic decision making in SME manufacturing businesses, experience of group structured businesses would be beneficial.
• You will enjoy using your commercial skills – able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst also being hands on to deliver effective change where needed.
• A natural problem-solver with excellent analytical skills you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in fast-paced businesses.
• You’ll be a first-rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence, with the ability to lead and positively manage and empower others to achieve.
• You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the group.
• Strong IT skills with experience of Sage 200 beneficial.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career with an employer that offers growth, a great culture and purpose, we want to hear from you!

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something exciting!

We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment.

**Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

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Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West.