Vaco by Highspring
Finance Director - Manufacturing Location: Onsite - Liverpool, United Kingdom Role Overview The Manufacturing Finance Director will play a critical role in driving value creation within a private equity-backed manufacturing business. Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, the role is responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, and performance improvement, with a strong focus on EBITDA growth, cash generation, and scalable financial controls. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance Lead all aspects of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and margin management. Partner closely with operations to improve OEE, labour efficiency, scrap, yield, and inventory turns. Drive cost transparency and accountability across plants and cost centres. Planning, Budgeting & Investor Reporting Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan aligned to PE timelines. Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and KPI packs for board and investor reporting. Provide clear commentary on performance versus budget, forecast, and investment case. Cash, Working Capital & Capital Allocation Drive strong cash generation through active working capital management (inventory, payables, receivables). Evaluate and support capital investment cases, including ROI and post-investment reviews. Governance, Controls & Compliance Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS, tax, and statutory reporting requirements. Participate in external audit processes and manage local relationships with advisors and lenders. Transformation, Systems & Scalability Lead finance transformation initiatives to improve data quality, reporting speed, and insight. Support ERP implementation or optimisation where required. Build scalable finance processes to support growth. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with a strong performance culture. Promote accountability, pace, and continuous improvement across the finance function. Skills & Experience Essential Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong operational finance, costing, and margin management expertise. Experience supporting integrations or carve-outs. Personal Attributes Commercial, analytical, and outcome focused. Comfortable challenging operational and leadership teams. Hands-on, resilient, and able to operate at pace. Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Finance Director - Manufacturing Location: Onsite - Liverpool, United Kingdom Role Overview The Manufacturing Finance Director will play a critical role in driving value creation within a private equity-backed manufacturing business. Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, the role is responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, and performance improvement, with a strong focus on EBITDA growth, cash generation, and scalable financial controls. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance Lead all aspects of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and margin management. Partner closely with operations to improve OEE, labour efficiency, scrap, yield, and inventory turns. Drive cost transparency and accountability across plants and cost centres. Planning, Budgeting & Investor Reporting Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan aligned to PE timelines. Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and KPI packs for board and investor reporting. Provide clear commentary on performance versus budget, forecast, and investment case. Cash, Working Capital & Capital Allocation Drive strong cash generation through active working capital management (inventory, payables, receivables). Evaluate and support capital investment cases, including ROI and post-investment reviews. Governance, Controls & Compliance Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS, tax, and statutory reporting requirements. Participate in external audit processes and manage local relationships with advisors and lenders. Transformation, Systems & Scalability Lead finance transformation initiatives to improve data quality, reporting speed, and insight. Support ERP implementation or optimisation where required. Build scalable finance processes to support growth. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with a strong performance culture. Promote accountability, pace, and continuous improvement across the finance function. Skills & Experience Essential Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong operational finance, costing, and margin management expertise. Experience supporting integrations or carve-outs. Personal Attributes Commercial, analytical, and outcome focused. Comfortable challenging operational and leadership teams. Hands-on, resilient, and able to operate at pace. Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
New Appointments Group
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER base + unrivalled commission Become part of an internationally recognised Group to help shape the next generation of packaging sales in the UK. This is not a "smile and dial" sales role. It is a strategic business development position focused on high-quality, long-term customer growth. You'll be joining a long-established business who are actively modernising the sector through technology, innovation and ambitious commercial leadership who are focused on accelerating growth and market share. The opportunity: Manage and convert a steady flow of qualified inbound opportunities Build strategic relationships with brand owners and decision-makers Develop a high-value sales pipeline across Food, FMCG, Retail and Premium Packaging Work alongside a fast-moving commercial team already delivering strong growth Sell genuinely market-leading packaging capability and print technology Why this role stands out: Extensive warm, qualified leads per day entering the business Unique market capability Backed by international manufacturing operations in Europe Long-term earning potential with uncapped commission Opportunity to build meaningful accounts rather than chase low-margin volumn Who we want: A commercially sharp BDM with a modern approach to winning business Someone energetic, curious and proactive Packaging or print experience is helpful, but mindset matters more Strong Account Managers looking to step into new business will also be considered Comfortable managing longer sales cycles and strategic opportunities If you want to join a business genuinely evolving its industry - and be part of building its next phase of growth, we'd like to speak with you. Benefits Competitive Salary 25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance Company Workplace Pension up to 3% Long Service Award, additional annual leave starting from 5 years' service Death in Service Salary Benefits Program including :- Car Salary Sacrifice/ Cycle to Work/ Employee Discounts Recruitment Referral Program Annual Company Social Events :- Summer & Christmas Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5hrs per week. Some flexibility regarding start/finish times, minimum 7.5hrs per day excluding lunch time. Kent base - remote considered New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER base + unrivalled commission Become part of an internationally recognised Group to help shape the next generation of packaging sales in the UK. This is not a "smile and dial" sales role. It is a strategic business development position focused on high-quality, long-term customer growth. You'll be joining a long-established business who are actively modernising the sector through technology, innovation and ambitious commercial leadership who are focused on accelerating growth and market share. The opportunity: Manage and convert a steady flow of qualified inbound opportunities Build strategic relationships with brand owners and decision-makers Develop a high-value sales pipeline across Food, FMCG, Retail and Premium Packaging Work alongside a fast-moving commercial team already delivering strong growth Sell genuinely market-leading packaging capability and print technology Why this role stands out: Extensive warm, qualified leads per day entering the business Unique market capability Backed by international manufacturing operations in Europe Long-term earning potential with uncapped commission Opportunity to build meaningful accounts rather than chase low-margin volumn Who we want: A commercially sharp BDM with a modern approach to winning business Someone energetic, curious and proactive Packaging or print experience is helpful, but mindset matters more Strong Account Managers looking to step into new business will also be considered Comfortable managing longer sales cycles and strategic opportunities If you want to join a business genuinely evolving its industry - and be part of building its next phase of growth, we'd like to speak with you. Benefits Competitive Salary 25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance Company Workplace Pension up to 3% Long Service Award, additional annual leave starting from 5 years' service Death in Service Salary Benefits Program including :- Car Salary Sacrifice/ Cycle to Work/ Employee Discounts Recruitment Referral Program Annual Company Social Events :- Summer & Christmas Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5hrs per week. Some flexibility regarding start/finish times, minimum 7.5hrs per day excluding lunch time. Kent base - remote considered New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
