Financial Controller

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed