EMEA Recruitment is supporting a successful, growing manufacturing business within a complex international organization. They are looking to appoint a Business Unit Finance Director with significant commercial exposure, who can act as a true business partner and operate with a business leader mindset.

You will work closely with the Business Unit Head and senior commercial and operational stakeholders, helping shape strategy, drive performance, identify growth opportunities and ensure that business decisions translate into sustainable financial results.

Key Responsibilities of the Business Unit Finance Director:

Take ownership of the financial performance and P&L; of a significant integral business line

Partner closely with the Business Unit Head and commercial leadership to drive growth and profitability

Challenge commercial assumptions and support decision-making with clear, actionable insight

Work closely with Sales to evaluate customers, pricing, contracts, opportunities and commercial performance

Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize the manufacturing and supply network and overall cost-to-serve

Support new customer acquisition, product innovation and growth initiatives





Lead and influence cross-functional projects and process improvements from initial concept through to measurable results

Translate complex data and business dynamics into clear recommendations for senior leadership

Act as a key finance representative across a broad international stakeholder network

Drive accountability and execution rather than simply reporting performance

Academic degree in Finance, Economics, or similar discipline

Significant experience in Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, FP&A;, or a similar senior finance role

Strong commercial and operational understanding A track record of influencing business decisions and delivering measurable results

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability The ability to move comfortably between strategic thinking and detailed analysis The role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, working directly with stakeholders and personally driving outcomes.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we're only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process.

📌 Director Finance & Accounting (Sallent)
🏢 Emea Recruitment
📍 Sallent