Reed Finance are working with a renowned international manufacturer to appoint a Financial Controller for one of their major UK operations. This role combines strategic influence with day-to-day financial leadership, making it ideal for someone who excels in a dynamic, production-driven environment.

As the Financial Controller, you will act as the key financial partner to the Site Director, overseeing site performance, strengthening financial processes, and contributing to long-term strategic planning.

Financial Leadership

• Take full responsibility for the site's financial results, ensuring they align with group policies and reporting standards.
• Lead the budgeting cycle, forecasting activities, and monthly/quarterly financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and IFRS requirements.
• Work collaboratively with central functions including Group Accounting, Controlling, and Treasury.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Partner closely with site management to set targets and track operational and financial performance.
• Review potential investments and assess product and project profitability.
• Produce financial modelling and scenario analyses to support key commercial decisions.
• Handle tax, compliance, and administrative matters on behalf of the site where required.

Cash Flow & Risk Oversight

• Manage cash flow planning, performance monitoring, and working capital optimisation.
• Maintain effective relationships with financial institutions and support funding requirements.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and effective management of cash resources.

Team & Performance Management

• Lead and develop the onsite finance team, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Track KPIs, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support wider business change programmes.

Technical Background

• Strong grounding in financial management, cost control, and reporting processes.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards (including IFRS), taxation, and cash-flow management.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production-focused environment is strongly advantageous.
• Confident using financial systems and analytical tools.

Core Skills & Behaviours

• Results-focused with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and mentor a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capability.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration.