We are partnering with a well-established UK manufacturing business within the engineering sector to appoint a Finance & Operations Manager into a key senior leadership position, this position is based in Great Barr. This is a highly influential role, responsible for leading the finance function while also playing a wider operational and commercial role within the business. The successful candidate will act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing financial insight, driving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. Salary is between £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience and benefits include: 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays Free on-site car parking Location: Office-based, 5 days per week As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will: Report directly to the Managing Director and take full ownership of the finance function and support wider operational activities across the business Lead and develop a small finance team (3 staff) Be responsible for month-end and year-end processes using Xero Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting packs Lead budgeting and forecasting across the business Produce cash flow forecasts and managing cash position Oversee payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and payment runs Be responsible for the management of banking relationships and facilities Provide financial insight into gross margin, cost drivers, and operational performance Analyse material, labour, and overhead variances Support product-level profitability analysis and commercial reporting Be involved in wider operational support including HR and IT where required Assist with specification and implementation of business software systems across the organisation Support the rollout of new systems and processes (including low/no-code tools such as Zoho) As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will have: Hands-on, commercially focused finance experience who is comfortable operating in a broader business-facing role rather than purely finance-based reporting A background in a commercial or manufacturing environment (not solely practice-based) Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Proven ability to lead finance processes and small teams Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills Experience using Xero accounting software Experience involved in business system specification and implementation We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and effectively across all levels of the organisation Strong commercial awareness and a clear understanding of key business drivers A proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach to work Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving business needs A strong work ethic, with a reliable, diligent, and detail-oriented approach A positive, collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team JBRP1_UKTJ