via indeed · 8 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Finance Director

Active PCB Solutions Limited
Reading Full-time
212 more jobs in Reading.
Upload your CV and see which ones actually match you.
Upload CV

About Us

Active PCB is a fast\-growing electronics manufacturing business specialising in PCB assembly. As part of a wider group alongside Garner Osborne Circuits, we collaborate to deliver high\-quality solutions to our customers across multiple sectors.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Finance Director to oversee financial operations across both Active PCB and Garner Osborne Circuits. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for ensuring consistency, control, and performance across both businesses’ finance functions.

This is a hands\-on role where you will lead financial delivery, support operational teams, and drive improvements across the group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee finance operations for both businesses within the group

  • Deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Manage cashflow, treasury, and banking relationships

  • Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and statutory requirements

  • Improve financial processes and internal controls across both companies

  • Provide commercial insight to support operational performance

  • Lead and develop the finance team across the group

  • Support strategic initiatives and growth plans
About You

Essential Skills \& Experience

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with 8\+ years post\-qualification experience

  • Senior finance experience in a UK manufacturing business — ideally contract manufacturing, electronics, or other regulated, low\-to\-mid volume, high\-mix environments

  • Strong understanding of standard costing, job costing, and operational variance analysis

  • Demonstrable track record of driving margin improvement and working capital reduction

  • Experience operating within a group structure with consolidation responsibilities

  • Hands\-on experience of UK corporation tax and capital allowances in a manufacturing context

  • Comfortable working in a number\-two finance role with operational ownership and clear escalation to a CFO
Desirable Skills \& Experience
  • Direct experience in PCB assembly, EMS, or wider electronics manufacturing

  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems and their commercial implications

  • ERP system implementation or upgrade experience (Business Central, NetSuite, or similar)

  • Exposure to M\&A diligence or integration workstreams
What We Value
  • Ownership and accountability

  • Energy and collaboration

  • Continuous improvement mindset

  • Integrity and professionalism
Call\-To\-Action"Join us at Active PCB Solutions Limited and lead our financial journey towards innovation and excellence. If you are ready to make a significant impact, we look forward to your application!"

Pay: £45,000\.00\-£60,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Enhanced maternity leave

  • Free flu jabs

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
212
Management roles in Reading
Full-time
80%
of Management roles in the UK
Remote possible
8%
of Management roles
📊 Management · the UK
13,364
active jobs
10.5%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online
Top skills in demand
ExcelERPISOBudgetKPICRMB2BLeanAgileSAP

Frequently asked questions

How many Management jobs are available in Reading?
Currently 212 Management roles in Reading on AlmostHired, across 70 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do Management roles offer remote work?
8% of Management roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.