Your new company Your new company are a dynamic, owner managed manufacturing SME based in Stockport, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality, precision engineered products to clients across the UK. Led by a hands on owner with a deep understanding of both operations and commercial strategy, the company combines entrepreneurial agility with decades of industry experience.

Your new role In your new role you will take ownership of the company's finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely management information to support decision making. You will lead on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, providing clear financial insight to the owner and senior team. Day to day, you will oversee transactional finance, strengthen financial controls, and ensure compliance with statutory and reporting requirements. You will partner closely with operations to analyse costs, improve margins, and optimise working capital, while identifying opportunities for efficiency and growth. As a key member of a lean leadership team, you will also contribute to business strategy, support commercial initiatives, and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this exciting yet challenging role, you will be a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA with experience in manufacturing or a logistics and distribution SME. You'll need to be hands on, organised, and comfortable working closely with the owner. Strong commercial awareness is important, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and help guide decisions. Good communication skills and a team focused approach are key, along with a proactive attitude and a drive to improve processes and performance.

What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary of up to £70,000, alongside the opportunity to work closely with the owner and play a key role in shaping the future of the business. This is a fully on site position, five days a week in Stockport, offering strong exposure to both operational and strategic decision making. You'll join a supportive and growing SME environment where your input will have real impact, with the chance to drive improvements, influence performance, and progress your career within a dynamic organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk