Financial Controller

Salary
65000 per annum

Term Perm Location Yoxford , Suffolk Financial Controller Are you a commercially minded Financial Controller who thrives on ownership, control and continuous improvement?

I’m partnering with a well‑established, complex manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Controller for a key operational site. This is a high‑impact role offering real ownership of the financial control environment, cash position and statutory reporting, alongside the opportunity to lead and develop a capable finance controls team.

Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial governance with no surprises. You’ll sit at the heart of the business, building strong relationships across operations, central finance and group entities, and driving best‑in‑class reporting, controls and processes.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail but also adding strategic value—shaping how finance supports the wider business.

This role offers breadth, influence and visibility. You will:

Own and continuously strengthen the full financial control environment

Lead, manage and develop a small finance controls team

Take clear ownership of cashflow, including live forecasting, variance analysis and working capital management

Partner with central finance teams to proactively manage AP, AR and intercompany balances

Deliver accurate, timely monthly, quarterly and year‑end reporting in line with group requirements

Lead the annual budget and forecasting cycle, providing insight to support decision making

Act as the key point of contact for internal and external auditors

Support capital investment analysis and post‑implementation reviews

Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure financial impacts of operational activity are correctly captured

Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting quality

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or QBEStrong cash management and working capital experience

Proven people‑management capability, with a supportive leadership style

Experience operating within a group reporting structureA background in manufacturing or a similarly complex operational environment

High standards, attention to detail, and the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller who wants:

Genuine ownership of the finance control agenda

Exposure to group reporting and senior stakeholdersA stable, established business with clear expectations and deadlines

The chance to make a tangible impact through process improvement and leadership

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strong financial control with business partnering and team leadership, I’d be keen to tell you more!