Financial Controller

Your new company

An established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation within its sector is seeking an experienced professional to join its team. Operating across multiple locations, the business has continued to invest in its people, systems and future growth, creating an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, the organisation offers a supportive culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership and make a real impact. This role presents the opportunity to join a successful business at an exciting stage of its journey.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for leading the finance function and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, controls, and commercial insight across the business. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the finance department.
• Delivering accurate weekly and monthly management reporting.
• Providing financial analysis and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Maintaining and enhancing financial controls, processes, and accounting policies.
• Supporting business strategy through sound financial decision-making.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Improving cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Acting as a key stakeholder in finance systems and process improvement projects.
• Leading, developing and motivating the finance team.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experienced in an industry-based finance role.
• Ideally, have experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on Financial Controller position
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and controls.
• Familiar with standard costing methodologies.
• A strong people leader with excellent communication skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.

What You'll Get in Return

• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing organisation.
• A senior leadership position with direct exposure to executive decision-making.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on business performance.
• Responsibility for leading and developing a finance team.
• A varied and commercially focused Financial Controller role with long-term career potential.

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