Acuity Associates
Financial Director
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Finance Director / CFO - SME Manufacturing – Leeds
Package
£100k - £130k DOE
Location
Leeds
We’re supporting a well-established SME manufacturing business in Leeds with the appointment of an experienced Finance Director / CFO.
This is a key leadership hire for the business and an opportunity to take ownership of the finance function while playing a broader role in the ongoing development and performance of the company.
Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the successful individual will provide both financial leadership and commercial support across the business. The role will suit someone who is equally comfortable operating at board level and getting into the detail when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and developing the finance function
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Cash flow and working capital management
- Providing clear financial and commercial insight to support decision-making
- Improving financial controls, reporting, and internal processes
- Working closely with operational teams to improve performance and profitability
- Supporting the development and delivery of the wider business strategy
- Managing relationships with banks, auditors, advisers, and other external stakeholders
- Providing leadership on commercial, investment, and business-critical decisions
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We’re looking for an experienced finance leader with a strong track record operating at FD or CFO level, ideally within an SME environment.
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or another operationally focused business would be particularly relevant, as would a practical, commercially minded approach, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
This is an urgent hire, so candidates who are immediately available or able to start at relatively short notice are particularly encouraged to get in touch.
Details
- Location: Leeds
- Role: Finance Director / CFO
- Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial
- Start: ASAP
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About Us
Acuity Associates and our clients are committed to equal opportunities. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering inclusive environments where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive.
Acuity Associates is an executive search partner, trusted by privately owned and investor-backed businesses to appoint high-impact finance and executive leaders. We specialise in roles that drive value creation, transformation, and long-term growth.
Our Expertise Includes:
- CFOs
- Finance Directors & Controllers
- Group Finance
- Private Equity & Exit Readiness
- Strategic & Commercial Finance
- Family Office Leadership
- Transformation & Turnaround
- Succession & Board-Level Appointments
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