Financial Controller (Manufacturing)

£60,000 – £70,000, Including Car allowance

A well-established manufacturing company based in the Ripley area is seeking a Financial Controller to join its finance team in a key number two role, reporting to the Financial Director.

This is a hands-on Financial Controller position covering both operational and management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong exposure to costing, stock, and group reporting. The role will also play a key part in supporting the business through a period of continued integration into a larger international group.

Financial Controller Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Full month-end close including balance sheet reconciliations
• Ownership of standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
• Maintenance of BOMs and stock accounting
• Supervision of AP, AR, and day-to-day finance operations
• VAT returns and statutory compliance
• Support with audits (internal and external)
• Group reporting into international parent company
• Supervision and development of a small finance team
• Continuous improvement of financial processes and controls

Requirements

• Strong manufacturing finance background essential
• Experience with standard costing, BOMs, stock and WIP
• Strong understanding of manufacturing variances
• Experience producing management accounts and month-end processes
• Team leadership or supervisory experience
• Exposure to a multi-entity or group reporting environment beneficial
• Qualified or qualified by experience considered

Additional Information

• Succession opportunity within a growing finance function
• Hands-on, operational role in a manufacturing environment
• 5 days per week office-based

If you’re looking for a hands-on manufacturing finance role with real influence and a clear progression path into senior leadership, we’d like to hear from you.

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