Financial Controller

Your new companyOur client is a growing and well-established manufacturing business with a strong international presence. Operating across multiple overseas locations, the company designs, manufactures and distributes specialist products to customers worldwide.Following continued growth and investment in systems, infrastructure and international operations, the business is seeking to strengthen its finance function with the appointment of a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to broaden their experience within industry and gain significant exposure to strategic, commercial and operational finance.

Your new roleAs the Financial Controller, you will report directly to the CFO, and play a key role in supporting the finance function and wider business as it enters its next phase of growth.Working within a collaborative SME environment, this is a genuinely broad role offering exposure well beyond traditional financial reporting. You will be involved in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, business partnering, process improvement and supporting the company's expanding international operations.Key responsibilities will include:Preparation and review of monthly management accountsBudgeting, forecasting and financial analysisSupporting and enhancing financial controls and compliance processesWorking closely with operational stakeholders to provide commercial insight and decision supportSupporting overseas entities and international reporting requirementsDriving continuous improvement initiatives across the finance functionBuilding on a recent ERP implementation to enhance reporting capability and business informationActing as a trusted deputy to the CFO and supporting strategic projects across the wider businessThis role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of a growing international business while working closely with an experienced CFO.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience, ideally gained within an accounting practice environment.This opportunity would be particularly well suited to an Audit Manager, Assistant Manager or practice-trained accountant seeking their first move into industry. You will have developed strong technical accounting, financial reporting and stakeholder management skills and be looking for an opportunity to broaden your commercial experience and develop within a high-growth environment.You will be:ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifiedCommercially curious and keen to understand how finance supports business performanceLooking to broaden your experience beyond statutory reporting and auditInterested in budgeting, forecasting, business partnering and operational financeA proactive and ambitious individual who enjoys improving processes and driving efficiencies.Comfortable working within a growing SME environment where you can make a visible impactPrevious manufacturing experience is not essential. The business is seeking a high-calibre finance professional with strong technical foundations, excellent communication skills and the ambition to progress towards a future Financial Controller or Finance Director position.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package alongside the opportunity to join a growing international business during an exciting period of expansion.Working closely with an experienced CFO, you will gain exposure to international operations, strategic decision-making and all aspects of a modern finance function. Unlike many larger organisations, this role offers genuine breadth, visibility and the opportunity to influence systems, processes and commercial decision-making.This is an outstanding opportunity for a practice-trained accountant looking to successfully transition into industry, accelerate their development and build a long-term career within a highly successful and growing business.

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