Senior Financial Controller
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We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Financial Controller to join our senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a high-impact role where you will lead the finance function and play a critical part in driving financial performance, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Financial Controller, you will:
- Lead the site finance function and provide clear, insightful financial reporting to senior leadership
- Partner with operational and leadership teams to drive business performance and deliver accurate KPIs
- Own budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cost accounting activities
- Manage and analyse manufacturing costs, inventory, variances, and material pricing metrics
- Prepare monthly management accounts and support month-end and year-end close processes
- Deliver cash flow forecasting and financial analysis
- Lead internal controls and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Act as the main contact for external auditors and statutory reporting
- Drive process improvement initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, supporting growth and capability development
- Manage banking, insurance, and tax compliance, including VAT returns
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- A recognised financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Extensive experience (15+ years) in finance, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Deep expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Proven experience working with inventory management and manufacturing KPI reporting
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- High proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and reporting tools
- Knowledge of UK GAAP, audit processes, and HMRC compliance
- A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience with ERP systems and international reporting (desirable)
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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