Your new company

A leading organisation is seeking a strategic and commercially astute Head of Operations Finance to join its UK & Ireland division. This is a high-impact role within a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to influence operational strategy and drive financial performance across the business.

Your new role

• Leading the Operations Finance team across multiple sites.
• Driving reporting cadence for operational KPIs including cost of production, variance analysis, and functional spend.
• Partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and planning teams to identify value-add opportunities.
• Overseeing payroll processing across UK & Ireland sites.
• Managing the capital approval process and supporting investment proposals.
• Delivering financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term projections.
• Supporting cost efficiency programmes and working capital improvements.
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis to support procurement, logistics, and supply chain decisions

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in manufacturing finance, ideally within a multi-site/global environment.
• Experience with SAP and integrated business planning structures.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercially focused with a strategic mindset and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape operational finance strategy in a high-profile role.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel opportunities across UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
• A values-driven culture focused on innovation, simplicity, and customer excellence.

What you need to do now

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