Financial Controller

The Opportunity We are partnering with a dynamic and growing manufacturing business to recruit a commercially minded finance professional to lead and develop the finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a broad, hands-on role within a fast-paced environment, where you will play a key part in driving financial performance, improving processes, and supporting strategic growth.

Reporting into senior leadership, this role offers significant exposure across the business and the chance to make a real impact in a company with international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, including audit support and disclosures
• Deliver accurate and insightful monthly management accounts for both internal and corporate reporting
• Own cash flow management, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Oversee payroll, VAT compliance, and Making Tax Digital submissions
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and credit control
• Maintain and review accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers
• Provide support on corporation tax and deferred tax matters
• Lead capital expenditure management and financial compliance
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and reporting standards
• Manage and develop the day-to-day finance team

About You You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven experience in a manufacturing environment, confident operating in a fast-paced and evolving business.

You'll also bring:

• At least 3+ years' post-qualified experience in industry
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and finance modules
• Experience working in an export-focused, multi-currency environment
• Solid understanding of multi-company accounting and consolidations
• Exposure to North American reporting structures, including US GAAP and FRS 102
• A track record of supporting change and process improvement initiatives

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