Financial Controller

Your new company A successful manufacturing group is seeking a talented and business-focussed Financial Controller with experience within the manufacturing sector, to take ownership of product costing, inventory optimisation, statutory & management reporting, financial planning, and play a key role in the drive for continuous process improvement, ERP development, and profitable growth for a market-leading international organisation.
Your new role The Financial Controller will take full responsibility for financial management, reporting, and compliance across UK and European operations.
Key responsibilities include:

• Product Costing & Margin Analysis - Deliver accurate costing and profitability insights.
• Inventory Optimisation - Manage cost efficiency and supply.
• ERP Implementation - Play a key role in the rollout of a new ERP system.
• Management & Financial Reporting - Provide timely, accurate reporting to Group and local leadership.
• Budgeting & Forecasting - Drive annual planning and performance monitoring.
• Working Capital & Cash Management - Optimise liquidity and financial efficiency.
• Compliance & Governance - Oversee statutory accounts, audits, tax, VAT, and GDPR.
• People Management & Development & Continuous Process Improvement.
• IT & Systems Coordination - Support technology upgrades and process improvements.
• Additional duties include capital ROI analysis, payroll and pensions.

• Proven experience in financial leadership within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems, and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to influence at all levels and deliver strategic insights.
• A hands-on approach with a focus on process improvement and business performance.