Are you a commercially driven Finance leader who wants to shape strategy — not just report on it? We’re looking for a Finance Director to join the leadership team of two growing manufacturing businesses within the Biffa Group. This is a high-impact role where finance is central to decision-making, investment and long-term growth. You’ll act as a true business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team — challenging, guiding and supporting performance while helping drive organic growth, acquisitions and operational improvement. This is an opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys influence, autonomy and building value in a dynamic operational environment.
\nAs Finance Director, you will be a core member of a four-person executive team responsible for delivering profitable growth and long-term strategy across a £150m revenue business. You’ll lead the finance function while playing a pivotal role in commercial decision-making, investment activity and performance improvement. Key responsibilities include:
\nShaping financial strategy, annual budgets and 5-year plans\nPartnering with operations and commercial teams to improve performance and profitability\nSupporting pricing decisions, tenders and customer contract management\nLeading investment appraisal and acquisition activity\nProviding insight-driven reporting and meaningful operational MI\nDeveloping financial controls and governance frameworks\nInfluencing business strategy, market entry and growth opportunities\nManaging and developing the finance team
\nYou’ll operate at both strategic and operational levels — from board-level planning to hands-on commercial support. What makes this role exciting?
\nThis isn’t a reporting role — it’s a leadership role.\nYou’ll be central to how the business grows: evaluating investments, supporting acquisitions, influencing pricing and helping operational teams improve productivity.\nYou will have real autonomy, direct exposure to senior stakeholders and the ability to leave a lasting commercial impact across multiple sites and functions.
\nWhat do I need to be successful?
\nQualified accountant (ACA or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience\nSenior finance leadership experience within an operational business\nStrong commercial acumen and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders\nExperience in planning, reporting, forecasting and financial control\nConfident communicator comfortable operating at executive level\nAbility to drive improvement, challenge constructively and lead change
\nDesirable:
\nManufacturing or multi-site experience\nM&A or investment appraisal exposure\nContract-based or operationally intensive environments
\nYou’ll succeed if you enjoy partnering with the business, not sitting outside it — and if you see finance as a driver of performance, not just measurement.
\nWhy join?
\nA genuine executive leadership position with strategic influence\nDirect impact on growth, acquisitions and investment decisions\nHigh visibility across senior leadership and group stakeholders\nAutonomy to shape processes, performance and commercial outcomes\nLong-term development within a major, purpose-driven organisation
\nBiffa – changing the way people think about waste
\nAt Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Our people are trusted to make a difference — and given the space to do it. We believe diverse perspectives create stronger businesses, which is why inclusion, collaboration and fresh thinking sit at the heart of how we work.
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