If you are an ambitious and talented Finance professional looking for a strong leadership role then please consider this new role. The business is a well-established UK Consumer Manufacturing business with sales well in excess of £200m and is part of an extensive international group with a huge focus upon the UK business. The role will suit someone who is numerically very strong but who is also commercially very competent and can contribute at senior level bringing to life the journey the business is on. Focus Areas * Planning & control, operational performance, investment oversight Previous Experience * 8-10 years in financial planning, control, or business finance * Industrial or manufacturing experience essential * Audit and/or consultancy experience is a plus ( Top 4 ) Profile of the candidate * Highly organized and with strong attention to detail * Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently * Able to challenge assumptions and support business decisions Technical Knowledge * Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise * Understanding of industrial cost structures and monitoring * Knowledge of industrial drivers and KPIs (OEE, availability, etc.) Core Responsibilities * Drive insights from operations data to inform strategic decisions * Identify root causes of variances, and recommend corrective actions * Coordinate internal reporting cycles and processes * Lead periodical budgeting and forecasting workstreams * Build forward-looking financial models and scenario analyses * Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in reporting Business Partnering * Advise operations, supply chain, and sales teams on costs/performance * Facilitate performance reviews and financial alignment * Support strategic and operational planning and transversal projects Leadership & Communication * Present performance and outlook to leadership clearly and impactfully * Ensure alignment between local and corporate requirements Systems & Tools * Proficient in ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and FP&A tools * Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills * Skilled in dashboards (e.g. NetSuite, Power BI) Education * Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration * ACA, CIMA, and/or ACCA qualification is a plus Reewards * Salary up to £70/75,000, Bonus, Car Allowance, Pension & Healthcare * Based North West Head office. Please get in touch with Andrew to discuss this very exciting hire