Livingston James is Delighted to be Partnered with Stewart-Buchanan Gauges Once Again to Appoint a Finance Director

*Please note this opportunity is now closed to further applications. Should you be interested in similar roles and wish to have an exploratory discussion, please contact Douglas Adam at [email protected].

Established in 1870, Stewart-Buchanan Gauges (SBG Ltd) is an employee-owned manufacturing business with a highly skilled workforce and strong reputation for quality products delivered on time. The business has thrived over its long history because it puts customers at the heart of everything it does. Whilst SBG Ltd is a well-established business, it is also dynamic, and speed of response has been the cornerstone for much of its success.

Primarily, SBG Ltd manufactures gauges, valves and manifolds for a multitude of sectors including oil & petrochemical, power generation and food & drink. The business also provides specialized products and services and can deliver respond quickly to bespoke requests.

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Director to join the senior leadership team and take ownership of all aspects of financial management and strategy. This pivotal role blends strategic leadership with day-to-day financial operations and is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic SME environment.

You will be responsible for driving financial performance, supporting business growth, and ensuring robust financial controls and reporting frameworks are in place. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will help shape informed decision-making and safeguard the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability whilst also undertaking a range of core finance activities directly.

The role requires a qualified or qualified by experience accountant who is either currently operating at, or ready to step into, a Director-level position. Commercially astute, the successful candidate will bring a proven track record in strategic financial management, along with a hands-on approach and the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels. Candidates should be able to portray proficient use of Excel (knowledge of Business Central IT system would be beneficial but is not essential).

If interested, please see below position profile and contact Douglas Adam for a confidential discussion, at [email protected].

 

 

Any applications or third-party introductions to SBG Ltd will be forwarded to Livingston James for consideration.

Stewart-Buchanan Gauges is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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