Financial Controller

We are looking for a commercially focused and driven Financial Controller to join a multi site packaging business based in Cambridgeshire. This is a high-impact role where you will provide critical financial insight, influence strategic decision-making, and drive year-on-year EBITDA improvement.
Reporting to the CFO, ensuring robust financial governance, and partnering with operational teams across multiple sites.

The business has been through a significant period of change, they are looking to invest, modernise and grow, this is an exciting time to join the organisation!

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting with clear, insightful commentary
• Own full balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and audit support
• Lead the annual budget, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes
• Oversee statutory, tax, and group reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, etc.)

Business Partnering & Performance

• Act as the key finance partner to Operations, Commercial, Sales, Procurement, and Shared Services
• Develop and enhance reporting (including ERP systems) to support data-driven decisions
• Analyse sales, margin, and operational performance to identify opportunities and risks
• Support commercial activities including tender processes

Costing, Inventory & Capex

• Lead inventory reporting and standard costing processes
• Analyse and explain variances, ensuring operational understanding
• Oversee CAPEX planning, approval, and performance vs budget
• Produce and present business cases for investment

Operational & Strategic Impact

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and track EBITDA impact
• Support major site investments and future development projects
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working
• Contribute to long-term strategic growth through financial insight

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a small finance team
• Drive performance, succession planning, and continuous development
• Foster strong relationships across the business and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (minimum 3 years)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS
• Experience with standard costing and operational finance
• Advanced Excel skills

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communicator, able to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• A natural leader who can motivate and develop others