Financial Controller

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Financial Controller

Are you a commercially minded Financial Controller who thrives on ownership, control and continuous improvement?

I’m partnering with a well‑established, complex manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Controller for a key operational site. This is a high‑impact role offering real ownership of the financial control environment, cash position and statutory reporting, alongside the opportunity to lead and develop a capable finance controls team.

Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial governance with no surprises. You’ll sit at the heart of the business, building strong relationships across operations, central finance and group entities, and driving best‑in‑class reporting, controls and processes.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail but also adding strategic value—shaping how finance supports the wider business.

This role offers breadth, influence and visibility. You will:

Own and continuously strengthen the full financial control environment
Lead, manage and develop a small finance controls team
Take clear ownership of cashflow, including live forecasting, variance analysis and working capital management
Partner with central finance teams to proactively manage AP, AR and intercompany balances
Deliver accurate, timely monthly, quarterly and year‑end reporting in line with group requirements
Lead the annual budget and forecasting cycle, providing insight to support decision making
Act as the key point of contact for internal and external auditors
Support capital investment analysis and post‑implementation reviews
Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure financial impacts of operational activity are correctly captured
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting qualityTo be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or QBE
Strong cash management and working capital experience
Proven people‑management capability, with a supportive leadership style
Experience operating within a group reporting structure
A background in manufacturing or a similarly complex operational environment
High standards, attention to detail, and the confidence to challenge and improve existing processesThis is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller who wants:

Genuine ownership of the finance control agenda
Exposure to group reporting and senior stakeholders
A stable, established business with clear expectations and deadlines
The chance to make a tangible impact through process improvement and leadershipIf you’re looking for a role where you can combine strong financial control with business partnering and team leadership, I’d be keen to tell you more