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Managing Director / CFO

Ref: 600104

London

£120,000 | £1,000 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A highly accomplished and versatile Managing Director with over 20 years’ experience leading manufacturing businesses in the food service equipment, catering equipment, Storage products and M&E and refrigeration sectors. Proven track record of delivering growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation across UK and international markets. Offers flexibility as a Fractional, Interim, or Full-Time Operations Director.

This candidate has led multi-site manufacturing operations in the UK and Germany, managing full P&L responsibility while overseeing Sales, New Product Development (NPD), Finance, HR, and Operations. Instrumental in revitalising product ranges, including the development of new food service and waste disposal systems, which resulted in significant increases in sales and margins.

They have established and managed international distributor networks and developed joint ventures with OEM partners across France, Germany, Finland, and the USA—ensuring market-specific product adaptations and consistent export growth.

What makes them great?

  • Demonstrated financial leadership by negotiating and securing a £4.2 million structured funding package for a significant MBO in the industrial sector.
  • Led the turnaround of a major retail food chain, expanding from 5 to 18 outlets and increasing turnover from £3 million to £18 million annually, illustrating exceptional capability in scaling operations.
  • Successfully managed multi-site manufacturing operations, achieving cost savings of up to 30%, thereby significantly enhancing the financial health and operational efficiency of the organisation.
  • Developed and scaled new sales functions—350% sales growth over 24 months.
  • Initiated and executed NPD strategies, increasing catering equipment sales by 12% in year one.

Areas of expertise

  • Leadership: Proven track record as a Managing Director and CFO, guiding multi-discipline teams to achieve organisational targets and excel in highly competitive environments.
  • Strategic Financial Management: Expert in orchestrating comprehensive financial strategies, resulting in streamlined operations, improved profitability, and robust growth.
  • Operational Excellence: Skilled in enhancing operational efficiencies through strategic oversight and implementation of advanced manufacturing and design techniques.
  • Deep knowledge of ISO, BS, and EASA compliance frameworks.