Financial Controller

Hays are looking to recruit a Financial Controller for an Engineering / Manufacturing business.

Your new company
A multi-site engineering business is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to manage the site financial operations and lead the finance functions.

Your new role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role has full ownership of the site's financial performance, reporting, and compliance, offering the opportunity to shape strategy and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership:
  Own the site's full profit and loss and balance sheet, ensuring accurate month-end close and insightful variance analysis. You will lead the accounting team and be responsible for final review and sign-off of monthly accounts.
• Strategic Planning & Analysis:
  Lead the annual budgeting process and provide detailed analysis on sales performance and cost drivers to support decision-making at both site and Group level.
• Team Management:
  Inspire and develop the accounting and credit control teams, fostering collaboration, enhancing capability, and driving process improvements to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Credit & Cash Management:
  Oversee credit control to manage site credit risk, ensure policy compliance, and optimise working capital through effective collections and supplier payment strategies.
• Inventory Oversight:
  Support stock accuracy by overseeing stock counts, monitoring KPIs, and maintaining robust financial controls around inventory.
• Business Partnering:
  Act as a key member of the site leadership team, providing proactive financial support across strategic initiatives, projects, and day-to-day operations.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Ensure adherence to Group policies and statutory requirements through strong internal controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Regulatory Reporting:
  Take ownership of recurring compliance filings including VAT, Intrastat, payroll, and pensions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit Coordination:
  Lead the site's engagement with external auditors, managing requirements and ensuring a smooth, compliant annual audit cycle.
• Project Support:
  Contribute to broader business development and ad-hoc initiatives as required.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical and commercial grounding.
• Proven experience in FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams, with strong alignment to Group Finance and clear communication.
• A balance of strategic insight and compliance focus, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to operate effectively as part of the senior management team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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