Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing business based near Chester to recruit a commercially minded Financial Controller. Reporting to the Finance Director you will lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in driving operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong technical capability, practical leadership experience and proven exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) governance, controls and internal audit requirements.

Responsibilities include:

Manage and review the preparation of monthly management accounts for the UK operating entity. Support consolidation activities ensuring accuracy and alignment with group reporting standards. Prepare variance analysis, cost reviews and performance insights for senior management. Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies. Maintain hands-on oversight of transactional finance activities. Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

Work with operational teams to gather data, challenge assumptions and ensure realistic financial planning. Assist in integrating financial forecasts from international operations into group financial models. Support product costing, margin analysis and inventory valuation. Assist with stock reconciliations, work-in-progress reviews and production cost tracking. Assist in aligning accounting practices, controls, financial systems and reporting disciplines between the UK business and the wider international group.

Support integration activities, including data migration, process mapping and internal controls development. Support internal and external audit requirements, including SOX control testing, audit evidence preparation, remediation tracking and timely resolution of control observations.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA). Experience in manufacturing finance. Working knowledge of US GAAP, group reporting requirements and SOX control expectations. Extensive exposure to operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley governance and control environment, including internal audit interaction and control remediation. Confident working with large datasets, ERP systems and Excel. Experience working across multiple sites or international teams. Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Bonus scheme Pension Free parking