Financial Controller

We have partnered with a high growth manufacturing business to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller able to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and proactive support. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and operational involvement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
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• Own the month end and year end processes, delivering timely and insightful management accounts
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• Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury activities
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• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
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• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with strategy
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• Analyse performance trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting clear recommendations
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• Support operational teams with costing, margin analysis, and performance improvement initiatives
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• Contribute to strategic projects, including investment appraisals, capital expenditure, and business case development
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• Ensure systems are robust, secure, and aligned with business needs
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• Undertake additional duties and projects as requested by Senior Leadership Team
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About You

This is a pivotal role within the senior leadership team, ideal for someone who has the ambition, capability, and potential to grow into a Finance Director position.

Preferably qualified - ACA, CIMA, or ACCA; but experience is key - you will have the ability and experience to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; able to demonstrate strategic thinking whilst maintaining operational involvement; ensuring robust financial control, drive improvements, and champion the values and principles of employee ownership, ensuring transparency, engagement, and shared accountability.

Employee benefits include:

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• 25 days holiday
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• Pension scheme
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• Car allowance
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• Bonus
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• £70,000 - £80,000
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