We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly regarding manufacturing organisation seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function and drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls and reporting. This is a newly created role to join a successful and well-respected business - a fantastic opportunity to add value and make it your own.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a transactional finance team.
• Strengthen and embed financial processes and internal controls.
• Partner with senior leaders to enhance cost controls and financial discipline.
• Take ownership of finance systems, ensuring full use of available functionality.
• Manage month-end and year-end reporting cycles, delivering accurate and timely results.
• Provide performance analysis and commentary for senior finance stakeholders.
• Lead the annual audit process.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning.
• You will work closely with the CFO and wider leadership team, becoming a central figure in driving clarity, consistency and quality across the finance environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an industry-based finance role.
• Demonstrable experience with finance platforms/ERP systems.
• Proven people leadership capability.
• Strong process-driven mindset with a passion for control and continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator able to challenge and support constructively.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, resilient approach.

Apply today to hear more about this fantastic role!