Financial Controller

FINANCE CONTROLLER
ROLE SUMMARYAn organisation within the engineering and manufacturing sector is exploring the potential appointment of a Finance Controller to strengthen its UK finance function. This role is expected to play a key part in shaping financial performance, enhancing controls, and supporting strategic decision-making as the business continues to develop.Working closely with the Finance Director, this position would suit either an established Finance Controller seeking a broader and more impactful remit, or a high-performing Finance Manager ready to step into a more comprehensive, career-enhancing role.The successful individual would likely take ownership of core financial operations while contributing insight, challenge, and commercial perspective across the wider business.
ANTICIPATED RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Leadership & Commercial Insight

• Provide ongoing financial insight and guidance to senior leadership and departmental heads
• Support decision-making through analysis of financial performance, trends, and variances
• Challenge and influence budget holders on performance and cost control
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, margin improvement, and cost optimisation

• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and longer-term financial planning
• Support the development of rolling forecasts and scenario planning
• Assist with financial evaluation of contracts, tenders, and commercial initiatives
• Help shape mid-term financial strategy

• Oversee production of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting
• Review and support preparation of statutory financial statements
• Maintain ownership of month-end and year-end processes
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and enhance reporting dashboards

• Strengthen and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
• Provide oversight of CAPEX processes and approvals
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards
• Monitor areas such as stock, provisions, and expenses

• Support and potentially lead the annual audit process
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and external stakeholders
• Assist in preparation of tax packs, statutory accounts, and R&D submissions
• Ensure audit readiness and robust supporting documentation

• Help manage cash flow, including rolling forecasts
• Oversee debtor and creditor processes and relationships
• Support supplier payment cycles and customer invoicing
• Contribute to VAT return preparation and submission
• Participate in payment authorisation processes

• Work collaboratively across departments to support operational goals
• Contribute to development of finance processes and systems
• Support, mentor, or help develop junior team members where required
• Participate in continuous improvement and systems enhancement projects

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance role
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and compliance
• Experience working within dynamic, operational environments
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Strong systems capability (ERP experience advantageous)
• Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
• Effective communication and leadership capability