Strategic Plant Finance & Administration Lead

EGGER Retail Products GmbH; Hexham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer of wood-based materials seeks an Assistant Plant Director for Finance and Administration in Hexham, UK. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial performance and compliance while leading operational excellence initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Business, recognised accounting qualifications, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation, a pension scheme, and a range of benefits focused on employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Private Health Cash Plan

Annual Christmas bonus

Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

On-site restaurant

Access to free fruit

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, administration, or project management in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and UK corporate law processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant leadership to optimize costs and maximize profitability.
• Lead and implement complex improvement projects.
• Support the Plant Director with financial topics.
• Enhance compliance processes under guidance.
• Analyse financial and operational data for strategic insights.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics

Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

A leading international manufacturer of wood-based materials seeks an Assistant Plant Director for Finance and Administration in Hexham, UK. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial performance and compliance while leading operational excellence initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Business, recognised accounting qualifications, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation, a pension scheme, and a range of benefits focused on employee wellbeing and professional development.