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Parkinson Lee Executive Search is delighted to be exclusively retained on a confidential mandate to appoint a Business Unit Director for a global engineering and manufacturing group.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.This is a unique and senior leadership opportunity to lead the performance, growth, and market positioning of three strategically important business units within the companys portfolio.With full P&L accountability, the Business Unit Director will take a central role in shaping strategy, driving operational efficiency, and building commercial success across multiple units. This is a high-impact, visible role with significant scope to influence business direction and long-term value creation.Role SummaryReporting to the Group Executive Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:Strategic Leadership:Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with group objectives.Build and position the brand within new and existing markets.Drive innovation, sector expansion, and product portfolio development.Financial Ownership:Full P&L responsibility across all three business units.Deliver against revenue, margin, and profit targets.Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.Operational Oversight:Embed scalable, efficient processes and systems.Oversee supply chain, procurement, and resource planning.Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and safety standards.Commercial Growth:Define and implement commercial strategies including pricing and market entry.Cultivate strong customer relationships and drive market responsiveness.Lead business development and sales efforts within each unit.People & Culture:Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams.Define organisational structure and succession planning.Champion a culture of engagement, accountability, and delivery.Candidate ProfileWe are seeking an experienced and commercially astute executive who can demonstrate:A successful track record of multi-unit P&L ownership.Strong commercial leadership, with a data-driven and customer-centric mindset.A strategic thinker who thrives on pace and complexity.A track record in engineering or manufacturing sectors, ideally with exposure to tier 1 customers (Automotive / Aerospace)Outstanding people leadership and stakeholder management skills.Proven experience in product development and go-to-market execution in emerging or adjacent sectors.