Finance Manager

Finance Manager9-12-month fixed term contractLocation: Andover, HampshireSalary: £65,000-£75,000Working pattern: 4 to 5 days per week on siteStart date: Candidates must be available to start no later than 1st OctoberWe are working with a well-established international manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a key UK manufacturing operation in Andover.This is a hands-on, commercially focused role sitting as part of the Operations Management team. The successful candidate will play a central role in financial planning, reporting, operational performance improvement, compliance, controls and transactional processing. The role would suit an experienced finance professional with manufacturing experience who enjoys being close to the operation and influencing performance across cost, margin, working capital and operational KPIs.The RoleReporting to senior finance and operational leadership, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function (your team is actually based in Romania), ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control and meaningful operational insight. You will work closely with manufacturing and operations colleagues to support business planning, forecasting, cost control, investment decisions and profit improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a key member of the Operations Management team, providing financial leadership, insight and challenge.Lead monthly ..... full job details .....