Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Northamptonshire (Office Based)
Salary: £70,000 - £ 80,000

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing business for a commercially focused Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, with genuine progression potential and exposure to strategic decision-making.

Reporting directly to the Executive Directors, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, and governance, while also driving systems improvements and supporting operational performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead all financial control activities and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.

* Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

* Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements.

* Support year-end audits and attend board meetings in an advisory capacity.

* Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.

* Drive improvements to ERP and finance systems, reporting, and processes.

* Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance and efficiency.

* Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic business decisions.

About You

* Qualified Chartered Accountant or finalist nearing completion.

* Previous experience within a manufacturing or trading environment.

* Strong understanding of management accounts, cash flow, balance sheets, credit control, and ledgers.

* Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Ambitious, inquisitive, and keen to progress into a senior leadership role.

* Comfortable in a hands-on manufacturing environment and able to build credibility across the business.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business and provides a clear pathway for an ambitious finance professional looking to progress towards Finance Director level
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed