A family business in Manchester is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to join the team. Site based and leading a small team, this Head of Finance will be hands on and strategic will take ownership of an £8M t/o business overseeing the financial performance of the site. You will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy while ensuring day-to-day financial operations align seamlessly with the company’s broader objectives.

Former experience in a hands on and strategic SME Manufacturing business will be deemed advantageous.

Head of Finance responsibilities include:

* You will be a key part of the site leadership team, providing support during the next phase of growth

* Support the drive of Commercial & Operational initiatives

* Drive sustainable margin improvement and cost reduction projects

* Review all capital proposals to ensure these are financially sound

* Ensure accurate forecasting of capital project spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal and escalating any delays / pull forwards

* Daily and weekly KPI reporting

* Overall responsibility for monthly site management accounts, reporting on variances to weeklies, budget, and prior year

* Ensure strong overhead control across all functions by educating and promoting a cost awareness culture

* Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations

* Regular forecasting of site perfor...