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...