The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing manufacturing business in Sunderland. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a modern production environment, offering real influence, visibility and the chance to shape financial performance as part of an ambitious senior leadership team.Your Duties/Responsibilities
Act as the senior on-site finance lead and trusted partner to the plant leadership team
Own month-end close, management accounts and group reporting to tight deadlines
Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control activity
Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance
Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and SOX requirements
Provide clear commercial insight to support operational decision-making
Lead, develop and motivate a small on-site finance team
You Will Be/Have:
ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or equivalent
Proven experience in a senior site-based finance role within manufacturing
Confident operating as the finance professional on site
Strong business partnering skills with the ability to challenge and influence
Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Experienced in SAP and group reporting systems (or able to learn quickly)
An engaging people leader with a practical, commercially focused mindset
Benefits:
Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus
Car allowance
Standard 39-hour working week with flexibility
High-impact role with genuine ownership and autonomy
Opportunity to join a successful, growing manufacturing operation
Long-term career development within a global group environment
