Financial Controller

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• Job Title: Financial Controller – Manufacturing & Operations
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• Location: Hybrid working (3/2)
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• Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 per annum, plus benefits
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Purpose of Post

The Financial Controller –will lead the day-to-day financial control, operational reporting, and management accounting for our clients manufacturing operations. Supporting executive stakeholders and operational leaders, this role acts as a primary business partner to manufacturing, supply chain, and quality functions. The successful candidate will oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) variance analysis, build intelligent reporting frameworks, drive process efficiencies, and maintain a robust control environment across multiple vehicle production platforms.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

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• Lead financial reporting and core control activities for manufacturing and operations divisions.
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• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely and accurate management accounts.
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• Streamline post-ERP financial reporting workflows to ensure maximum transactional transparency and reduced reporting turnaround times.
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• Maintain and continuously refine the internal control framework, ensuring data integrity and compliance across all financial outputs.
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Operational Costing & BOM Analysis

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• Oversee analysis across production platforms, monitoring standard costs against actuals.
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• Provide detailed variance analysis explaining differences driven by internal factors (production efficiency, scrap, labour) and external factors (supply chain costs, raw materials).
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• Review standard vehicle assembly and build processes to identify cost savings and drive operational performance improvements.
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Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering

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• Deliver the annual operating budget and rolling quarterly forecasts for manufacturing operations.
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• Act as a key Finance Business Partner to Executive Directors and operational leads across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Quality.
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• Management of external logistics and operational supplier contracts to ensure financial control and value for money.
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KPI Development & Intelligent Reporting

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• Design, implement, and standardise company-wide weekly management reporting packs and operational KPI dashboards to enable real-time performance tracking.
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• Provide clear financial visibility and executive-level presentation materials to support strategic operational decision-making.
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Team Leadership & Development

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• Directly supervise and mentor Management Accountants and finance staff, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring accurate deliverables.
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• Provide day-to-day guidance, workload prioritization, and professional development support for the team.
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Person Specification & Qualifications

Qualifications & Training

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• Fully qualified accountant (or equivalent).
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• Prince2 Foundation, project management, or leadership/coaching qualifications are desirable.
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Experience & Technical Skills

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• Proven track record as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Business Partner, or Senior Management Accountant within a complex manufacturing or operations environment.
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• Strong technical background with advanced MS Excel skills and hands-on experience utilizing enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Cognos).
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