Financial Controller

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturing organisation, who wish to appoint a Financial Controller to join their team. This is a highly commercial and strategic finance role, ideal for an ambitious finance professional seeking to take the next step in their career. The successful Financial Controller will lead a small finance team, partner closely with operational leaders, and play a key role in driving business performance and improvement.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Attractive Salary & Benefits Package

2. Hybrid Working Model

3. Commercial, Business Partnering Role

The Role:

• Lead and direct a finance team of four, covering financial and cost accounting, management reporting, and variance analysis.

• Maintain full financial control, ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and audit requirements.

• Oversee monthly reporting, ensuring results are communicated effectively to stakeholders.

• Manage the monthly R&O and quarterly forecasting processes.

• Support the formulation and delivery of business strategy.

• Drive business improvements through accurate and timely financial insights.

• Partner with cross-functional managers to support decision-making and business development.

• Deliver accurate machine costing information and implement cycle counting procedures.

• Oversee annual planning and budgeting, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

The Person:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.

• Excellent analytical and commercial acumen.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment is desirable.

The Rewards:

• Attractive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Highly commercial and visible role within a market-leading organisation

• Excellent opportunity for professional growth and influence at senior level

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

For further information, and to apply for this Financial Controller job, please contact Connor Donaghy, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hunter Savage.
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Salary is usually negotiable and is based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.