Hands on Head of Finance required to join an International Multi site Manufacturing business as they embark on an exciting phase on their growth journey, working with a pragmatic and development driven Group FD Client Details £180m t/o Multi site Manufacturing group based in North-East Derbyshire Description Strategic Financial Leadership Develop and execute the group's financial strategy aligned with overall business goals. Act as a strategic advisor to the Group FD and executive team on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment opportunities. Drive capital structure optimisation and risk management strategies. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across all business units. Provide insightful analysis of key business metrics to drive decision-making and performance improvement. Support product costing, pricing strategies, and margin analysis. Operational Finance Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to ensure cost efficiency, productivity improvements, and ROI on capital projects. Establish and monitor key manufacturing financial KPIs, including OEE, cost per unit, scrap, and inventory turnover. Optimise working capital, including inventory and receivables management. Financial Reporting & Compliance Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annua...