Financial Controller
Job in
Chester, Cheshire, CH1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-05-30
Listing for:
Michael Page
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-30
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance across the business, combining strong financial control with a focus on cost management, analysis, and business partnering. This role is key in providing actionable insight, challenging performance, and supporting strategic decision‑making within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
This SME is on a strong growth trajectory, making it an exciting time to join the business
Description- Manage the preparation and review of accurate financial statements and reports
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes aligned to operational performance
- Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and internal controls
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team to drive high performance
- Deliver detailed financial, costing, and margin analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency
- Oversee standard costing models, including regular review and updates to reflect operational changes
- Analyse and report on cost variances (labour, materials, overheads), providing clear insight and challenge to operational teams
- Manage stock accounting, including valuation, provisions, reconciliations, and working closely with operations to optimise inventory levels
- Partner with manufacturing and operational teams to drive efficiencies, control costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor cash flow and working capital, including a focus on stock and supplier dynamics
- Provide clear, commercially focused insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision‑making and business growth
- Qualified accountant or qualified by experience
- Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with strong exposure to costing and margin analysis
- Ambitious and motivated to grow within a fast‑paced, high‑growth business
- Commercially focused, with the ability to business partner effectively with operational teams
- Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.
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