Financial Controller

An established manufacturing business based in South Cambridge is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its finance function and support the senior leadership team with high-quality financial insight and reporting.

This is a hands‑on role offering broad responsibility across financial control, commercial analysis, process improvement, and team leadership.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes
• Delivering insightful management information and financial analysis
• Costing and variance analysis to support operational decision‑making
• Ownership of month-end and year-end processes
• Supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Developing financial controls, systems, and processes
• Partnering with operational teams to improve business performance
• Managing and developing a small finance team

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
• Strong management accounting, reporting, and analytical skills
• Experience with in manufacturing, engineering, or a similar environment would be advantageous
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on SME environment
• Strong systems and ERP knowledge with a continuous improvement mindset
• Leadership and team management experience

• Salary up to £65,000, total potential package up to £70,000
• Performance‑related bonus
• Stable and growing business environment
• Broad, commercially focused role with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within the business