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Your new company is a well-established UK multisite manufacturing SME based in Hyde. They're part of one of the world's leading manufacturers of valves, hydrants, fittings, and related pipeline.

Your new role
You will take ownership of analysing key manufacturing KPIs, including cost per unit, yield, scrap and throughput, developing a true understanding of operational drivers and how they influence financial outcomes. Collaboration sits at the heart of the role: you will work closely with production teams, supply chain, wider operations and senior leadership, acting as a trusted partner who challenges constructively and brings new perspectives. Given the complexity of the organisation, you will also navigate group, local and in house reporting systems, ensuring alignment and accuracy across all financial processes.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified. A strong technical foundation is essential, not just for credibility with senior leaders, but for navigating the complexity of budgeting, forecasting and manufacturing based financial analysis with confidence and accuracy. Beyond qualifications, success in this environment requires a genuinely commercial mindset someone who understands not just 'what the numbers say,' but what they mean for operations, profitability, decision making and long term performance. You will have the modelling and analytical capability to build forward looking scenarios, interrogate assumptions and translate operational drivers into financial impact.

What you'll get in return
You will be joining a stable and committed team with tenures ranging from four to eighteen years. The culture is built on autonomy, trust and professional maturity, offering a positive working environment where people are relied upon to deliver without micromanagement. While the team is dedicated and reliable, the environment can be somewhat insular, and part of your impact will come from constructively expanding their view. The business is undergoing modernisation and process improvement, but importantly, this is a period of positive change, not one driven by redundancies or instability. You will also receive a salary up to £70,000 plus car and benefits.

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