Mitchell Adam

A private equity-backed manufacturing business is looking to appoint a senior finance leader to strengthen control, costing discipline and operational reporting as the business scales. This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of the platform. While the business is growth-focused and acquisitive, the immediate priority is operational robustness ensuring costing accuracy, inventory integrity, margin clarity and strong financial control across the group. Working closely with the CFO and wider leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function's performance and capability. This includes leading and developing the team, strengthening systems and reporting infrastructure, and supporting acquisition integration from a financial controls and process perspective. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable in the detail, interrogating ERP data, challenging cost assumptions and reviewing balance sheet integrity, as they are operating at board level. Key Requirements: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Significant experience within manufacturing environments Experience leading finance teams through growth and change Exposure to PE-backed environments and acquisition integration advantageous What's on Offer: Senior leadership role within a PE-backed growth platform High visibility with investors and board Opportunity to shape the finance function during a critical growth phase Competitive package aligned to experience Summary: This opportunity will suit a commercially astute, operationally grounded finance leader who combines strategic awareness with hands-on credibility someone who understands that in manufacturing, value creation starts with accurate costing, disciplined controls and clear margin visibility.

A well-established and growing manufacturing business in Solihull is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Financial Controller to lead finance at site level. This is a pivotal leadership role within the business - combining operational involvement on the factory floor with strategic input at senior level. You'll act as the financial lead for the site, partnering closely with operations, supply chain and senior leadership to drive performance, improve margins and strengthen controls. The Opportunity This is not a purely reporting role. You'll be embedded in the operation - understanding production, costing, labour efficiencies and inventory - while also leading the finance function and contributing to wider strategic decisions. You will have full ownership of site finance, with autonomy to improve processes and influence commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead all site financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting activities Own standard costing, product costing, variance analysis and margin improvement initiatives Partner with Operations to drive efficiencies across labour, materials and overheads Provide weekly and monthly performance insight to senior leadership Manage and develop the on-site finance team Strengthen financial controls across inventory, capex, working capital and compliance Support business cases, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives Act as key finance contact for external auditors and group reporting About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong manufacturing experience (essential) Proven background in costing, inventory and operational finance Experience managing and developing a team Hands-on and comfortable operating in a fast-paced production environment Commercially aware with the confidence to challenge and influence Systems literate (ERP experience highly desirable) Why Apply? True ownership of a site finance function Direct exposure to senior leadership Opportunity to influence operational performance and strategy Stable but evolving manufacturing environment Clear scope to add value and shape the role This role would suit an ambitious Finance Manager ready to step up, or an established Financial Controller who enjoys being close to operations rather than sitting in a purely corporate reporting environment.

We are looking for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance team and work closely with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by providing insight that shapes commercial and operational outcomes. The Opportunity As a Finance Business Partner, you will work alongside key stakeholders across the business to improve financial visibility, strengthen performance management, and support informed decision-making. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis, contributing to the monthly finance pack and providing clear commentary that highlights trends, risks, and opportunities. A key part of the role will involve supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, helping ensure financial plans remain aligned with operational objectives. You will also assist in analysing client and project profitability, providing insights that help improve margins and identify areas for operational efficiency. Working closely with operational teams, you will help embed a culture of accountability and financial awareness, supporting leaders in understanding their financial performance and identifying opportunities to improve results. You will also support project financial reporting, monitoring expenditure and ensuring accurate and timely reporting to senior finance leadership. Alongside this, you will contribute to maintaining strong financial control across the business, supporting balance sheet integrity and key account reconciliations while helping to ensure robust financial governance. The role will also involve developing and maintaining financial models and analysis to support pricing, reporting, and business planning activities. About You You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or nearing completion, with experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role. You will have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP, alongside strong financial reporting skills will be beneficial. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to present financial information clearly are essential. You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business and is comfortable challenging assumptions and supporting better decision-making.

We are working with a Private Equity backed services business who are looking to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner. In this highly visible role, you will work alongside executive and operational leaders to strengthen financial insight, accountability, and performance across the business. Acting as a trusted commercial advisor, you will use data-driven analysis to influence strategic decisions and support key growth initiatives, pricing strategies, and profitability improvements. You will take ownership of executive-level financial reporting, delivering the monthly finance pack and providing clear, actionable insights that enable leadership teams to make confident decisions. A key focus of the role will be leading budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, alongside detailed client profitability analysis. Your ability to translate complex financial data into clear commercial insight will help identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost optimisation, and enhanced operational efficiency. You will also oversee project financial reporting, ensuring robust review of project expenditure and delivering accurate, meaningful reporting to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders. As a senior leader within the finance function, you will lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering team, building a high-performing, commercially focused culture that supports the wider business and drives continuous improvement. Alongside this, you will ensure strong financial governance and control across the organisation, maintaining balance sheet integrity and oversight of key account reconciliations. You will also develop robust financial models to support reporting, pricing decisions, investment cases, and long-term strategic planning. About You You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in a commercially focused finance role. You will bring a proven track record of partnering with senior and executive stakeholders, influencing decision-making through clear financial insight and strategic thinking. Strong commercial acumen and advanced analytical skills are essential. Experience working with ERP systems, particularly SAP, combined with strong financial reporting expertise will be highly advantageous. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are expected. Most importantly, you are a confident and credible communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable challenging and influencing at senior levels.