We are partnering with a well-established UK manufacturing business within the engineering sector to appoint a Finance & Operations Manager into a key senior leadership position, this position is based in Great Barr.
This is a highly influential role, responsible for leading the finance function while also playing a wider operational and commercial role within the business. The successful candidate will act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing financial insight, driving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Salary is between £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience and benefits include:
33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Free on-site car parking
Location: Office-based, 5 days per week
As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will:
Report directly to the Managing Director and take full ownership of the finance function and support wider operational activities across the business
Lead and develop a small finance team (3 staff)
Be responsible for month-end and year-end processes using Xero
Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting packs
Lead budgeting and forecasting across the business
Produce cash flow forecasts and managing cash position
Oversee payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and payment runs
Be responsible for the management of banking relationships and facilities
Provide financial insight into gross margin, cost drivers, and operational performance
Analyse material, labour, and overhead variances
Support product-level profitability analysis and commercial reporting
Be involved in wider operational support including HR and IT where required
Assist with specification and implementation of business software systems across the organisation
Support the rollout of new systems and processes (including low/no-code tools such as Zoho)
As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will have:
Hands-on, commercially focused finance experience who is comfortable operating in a broader business-facing role rather than purely finance-based reporting
A background in a commercial or manufacturing environment (not solely practice-based)
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Proven ability to lead finance processes and small teams
Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills
Experience using Xero accounting software
Experience involved in business system specification and implementation
We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and effectively across all levels of the organisation
Strong commercial awareness and a clear understanding of key business drivers
A proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach to work
Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving business needs
A strong work ethic, with a reliable, diligent, and detail-oriented approach
A positive, collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team