Financial Controller

We're partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Financial Controller/Head of Finance.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for leading the finance function, delivering robust financial control, insightful reporting, and supporting commercial decision-making across operations, supply chain and business performance.

You'll play a key role in driving financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and forward-looking planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
✔ Lead month-end close and management accounts delivery
✔ Own financial controls, statutory reporting, audit and compliance
✔ Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling processes
✔ Provide commercial insight through reporting, analysis and performance tracking
✔ Partner with operational teams to improve cost control and margin performance
✔ Manage cash flow, working capital and capital investment analysis
✔ Drive systems, reporting and process improvements
✔ Lead and develop the finance team

Ideal Background:
✔ Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
✔ Financial Controller experience within manufacturing, FMCG or multi-site operations
✔ Strong financial reporting, audit and control expertise
✔ Commercially minded with strong analytical capability
✔ Experience with ERP systems (Sage 200 advantageous)
✔ Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
✔ Hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

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