Financial Controller – Manufacturing Near Hexham £85,000 – £95,000 20% Bonus Benefits Lead. Influence. Improve. Join a global chemical manufacturing business in a key site leadership role, partnering with UK operations and a US head office to drive performance, control, and insight. What you’ll do * Own inventory & COGS reporting – deliver clear insight and challenge performance * Control inventory valuation, reserves & fixed assets * Partner with Ops & Supply Chain to optimise manufacturing and logistics costs * Drive budgeting, forecasting & standard costing * Lead VAT, tax & statutory reporting * Improve controls, processes & site performance * Manage and develop the finance team What you bring * ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified * Strong background in manufacturing finance / cost accounting * Proven ability to influence non-finance stakeholders * Commercial mindset – able to link finance to operational performance * Strong SAP and Excel skills * Confident leader with experience managing teams