Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Location: KeighleySalary: £65,000 -£70,000, plus additional benefits

Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are recruiting a Financial Controller on behalf of a well established manufacturing business based in Keighley.

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will take full financial leadership for the manufacturing site, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and meaningful insight that supports operational decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the month end close and management accounts process, ensuring all reconciliations and group deadlines are met.
• Produce monthly board reports with commentary on performance.
• Maintain strong financial reporting, policies, controls and processes, drive system and process improvements.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting
• Business partner with department heads to understand costs, challenge variances and improve financial outcomes
• Drive working capital improvements, particularly around inventory
• Coach and develop a small finance team

Requirements:

• Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Must have worked within a similar Financial Controller within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience within continuous improvement
• Strong data handling and analysis skills with experience using systems to drive efficiency
• Strong leadership within finance teams with a coaching mindset and a collaborative style
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of the finances for a key manufacturing site within a highly respected organisation. You'll have real influence, visibility and the ability to shape both operational performance and the wider finance function.

What's on offer?

• Salary £65,000 - £70,000 plus
• A range of additional benefits
• Hybrid work model
• Future career progression

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