Financial Controller

We are seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to work closely with the Managing Director, playing a key management role - inputting into the strategic direction and growth of the business, while overseeing day-to-day finance operations. This is a standout opportunity to shape systems, processes and finance strategy and operate with real autonomy and influence.

Client Details

Our client is an investor-backed SME entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. The company has achieved rapid organic and acquisitive growth, and recently secured a further multi-million pound investment.

Description

• Act as a strategic finance business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing insight on customer profitability, margins, waste, yield, and operational performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, including the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead financial reporting and control, delivering flash reports and monthly management accounts to Group within deadlines while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and Group accounting policies.
• Maintain strong financial governance, including balance sheet control, cash flow management, and oversight of the year-end statutory accounts process in liaison with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain robust costing and performance analysis, working with systems and operational teams to improve production efficiency, labour utilisation, cost absorption, and margin performance.
• Ensure compliance and governance, overseeing VAT, corporation tax information requests, payroll controls, and supporting Group statutory, tax pack, and company secretarial reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and ensuring finance operates as a respected and value-adding function across the wider business and Group finance community.

Profile

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and develop a financial team effectively.
• Proven experience in the manufacturing sector (desirable).

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £85,000 to £90,000 per annum.
• Bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays.
• Company EV car scheme.
• Progression to develop into a Divisional FD role.