Financial Controller

Description:

We are looking for an operations and commercial focused Financial Controller to join our senior finance and site leadership team. This is a high-impact role where you will provide critical financial insight, influence strategic decision-making, and drive year-on-year EBITDA improvement.

Reporting to the CFO, ensuring robust financial governance, and partnering with operational teams across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

* Deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting with clear, insightful commentary

* Own full balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and audit support

* Lead the annual budget, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes

* Oversee statutory, tax, and group reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, etc.)

Business Partnering & Performance

* Act as the key finance partner to Operations, Commercial, Sales, Procurement, and Shared Services

* Develop and enhance reporting (including ERP systems) to support data-driven decisions

* Analyse sales, margin, and operational performance to identify opportunities and risks

* Support commercial activities including tender processes

Inventory & Costing

* Responsible for financial reporting of inventory across the business

* Setting annual standard costs and tracking actual performance against them

* Analyse and explain variances, ensuring operational understanding

CAPEX

* Oversee CAPEX planning, approval, and performance vs budget

* Produce and present business cases for investment

* Support major site investments and future development projects

Operational & Strategic Impact

* Drive cost-saving initiatives and track EBITDA impact

* Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working

* Contribute to long-term strategic growth through financial insight

Leadership & Team Development

* Lead, coach, and develop a small finance team

* Drive performance, succession planning, and continuous development

* Foster strong relationships across the business and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

* Professionally qualified accountant (or QBE)

* Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (minimum 3 years)

* Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS

* Experience with standard costing and operational finance

* Advanced Excel skills

Skills & Attributes

Strong communicator, able to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Confident working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

A natural leader who can motivate and develop others

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking, growing business

Play a critical role in shaping financial and operational performance

Work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions

Opportunity to lead change, drive improvements, and develop your career