Chief Financial Officer – Group CFO for Global Manufacturing

About the role

The Group Chief Financial Officer will join a private‑equity backed industrial manufacturing group operating across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and investors, the CFO will provide strategic financial leadership while also handling day‑to‑day finance across multiple subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial support and challenge to the CEO, Board, and business unit leaders to drive performance and profitability.
• Develop and maintain consistent monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the group, including preparation of consolidated accounts.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, liquidity and foreign‑exchange exposure where relevant.
• Manage relationships with lenders, monitor borrowing facilities and covenant compliance.
• Establish and improve financial controls, systems and processes to ensure accurate reporting and governance.
• Collaborate with subsidiary finance teams to ensure alignment across international operations.
• Support delivery of value‑creation initiatives in line with private‑equity objectives.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant senior finance experience in a manufacturing or industrial business.
• Experience working in a private‑equity backed environment or with external investors.
• Proven track record of operating across multiple legal entities and international markets.
• Experience managing consolidated group reporting and driving improvements in financial processes and controls.
• Comfortable working hands‑on in a mid‑sized, growing organisation.

Required skills