Head of Finance Manufacturing Birchwood £90,000 - £100,000 Lead the numbers. Shape the future. Drive performance. We''re partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Birchwood to appoint a high-calibre Head of Finance to lead a substantial, multi-layered finance function at the heart of the organisation. This is a career-defining role for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building, mentoring and inspiring large teams. The Opportunity As Financial Controller, you''ll take full ownership of the finance operation - from high-volume transactional processing through to senior, qualified finance professionals. You''ll be the financial backbone of the business, providing insight, control and strategic support to the leadership team while ensuring best-in-class financial governance. This is more than just "keeping the score" - you''ll play a key role in shaping decision-making, driving efficiencies, and supporting continued growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and inspire a large, diverse finance team, spanning transactional finance to senior qualified accountantsFull responsibility for financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecastingEnsure robust financial governance, controls and compliance across the businessPartner closely with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight and challengeDrive continuous improvement across systems, processes and