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.