Financial Controller

Description:

Financial Controller – Barton-Upon-Humber – £65,000 – £75,000 + 10% Bonus

Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing business operating as part of a larger, well-established group. They are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded finance leader to take on the No.1 finance role within the business.

This is a highly visible and autonomous position offering genuine influence across operational and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Managing Director, you will play a key role in driving performance, supporting growth, and making a real difference across the business.
This opportunity will suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys operating close to the business, partnering with operational teams, and contributing beyond the traditional finance function.

The Role
As the senior finance lead on site, you will take full responsibility for the finance function while supporting the wider management team with insightful commercial analysis and operational reporting.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing the finance team
Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and P&L reporting
Delivering accurate and timely reporting to Group
Present the numbers in the monthly board meeting
Supporting operational management with meaningful KPIs and commercial insight
Managing budgeting, forecasting, FX position and cash flow
Overseeing stock management and stock take processes
Managing VAT, CIS and other statutory returns
Leading the year-end audit process
Managing debtor and creditor performance to optimise working capital
Supporting costing analysis and profitability reporting across products and projects Par
Playing an active role in the Leadership Team and partnering the Managing Director to drive the business successAbout You
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially aware finance professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Significant experience leading a finance function within manufacturing, distribution or operational environments
Strong management accounting and commercial finance capability
Experience partnering with operational and senior leadership teams
A hands-on approach with the ability to work both strategically and operationally
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High levels of integrity, initiative and accountability
This would suit a Finance Manager seeking a next step into a Financial Controller role, or a driven Financial Controller seeking a new challenge and autonomous roleThe Package
Salary of £65,000 – £75,000
10% bonus
A genuinely autonomous leadership role
The opportunity to make a real difference within the business
Exposure to both local leadership and wider Group operations
Long-term career development within a growing group structure
If you are looking for a broad and influential finance leadership opportunity within a dynamic operational business, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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