Controls Manager

Salary: GBP
70000 - GBP
80000 per annum

As Controls Manager, you’ll take ownership of the internal controls landscape across the manufacturing sites. You’ll act as a key partner to finance and operational teams, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and high-quality financial reporting.

You’ll also collaborate with an international network of finance professionals, contributing to global initiatives and best practice sharing across multiple regions.

• Lead the end-to-end internal controls framework, including risk assessments, control design, and effectiveness testing
• Act as the go-to expert on internal controls and corporate governance, supporting both finance and non-finance teams
• Identify control gaps and risks, driving timely and effective remediation plans
• Play a central role in audit readiness, acting as a key contact for internal and external reviews
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and strengthen controls
• Oversee and review controls testing outputs, ensuring consistency and quality across teams
• Support balance sheet integrity through regular reviews and challenge of accounting judgments
• Lead quarterly accounting review cycles, including stakeholder presentations and follow‑ups
• Contribute to wider strategic projects, including global assessments and policy standardisation

We’re looking for a confident, commercially aware finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent)
• Experience with in a manufacturing or similarly complex environment
• Strong background in internal controls, audit, or compliance frameworks
• A proactive, solutions‑driven mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence

• Build credibility quickly across diverse teams
• Take ownership and see initiatives through to completion
• Are naturally curious, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrate integrity and sound judgement in all situations

This is an opportunity to shape the financial governance of a growing manufacturing business while working closely with senior leadership. You’ll gain exposure to international operations, lead meaningful change, and play a key role in elevating finance standards across the organisation.