Head of Finance, 12m FTC, Manufacturing Your new company A leading organisation is seeking a strategic and commercially astute Head of Operations Finance to join its UK and 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 As Head of Operations Finance, you will report directly to the Divisional Finance Director and act as a senior business partner to the Operations function. You will work closely with the Managing Director of Operations and the wider leadership team to deliver meaningful financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and lead a high-performing finance team.Key responsibilities include: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 and 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 decisionsWhat you''ll need