The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing manufacturing business in Sunderland. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a modern production environment, offering real influence, visibility and the chance to shape financial performance as part of an ambitious senior leadership team.Your Duties/Responsibilities

• Act as the senior on-site finance lead and trusted partner to the plant leadership team
• Own month-end close, management accounts and group reporting to tight deadlines
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control activity
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and SOX requirements
• Provide clear commercial insight to support operational decision-making
• Lead, develop and motivate a small on-site finance team

You Will Be/Have:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or equivalent
• Proven experience in a senior site-based finance role within manufacturing
• Confident operating as the #1 finance professional on site
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to challenge and influence
• Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in SAP and group reporting systems (or able to learn quickly)
• An engaging people leader with a practical, commercially focused mindset

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Standard 39-hour working week with flexibility
• High-impact role with genuine ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to join a successful, growing manufacturing operation
• Long-term career development within a global group environment