Financial Controller of Operations
Employer Location Scotland, Edinburgh / Scotland, West Lothian, Livingston / Scotland, North Lanarkshire Salary - per annum + £40-50K DOE and Qualifications Closing date 10 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Financial Controller of Operations - Manufacturing Sector
Your new companyA well-established and rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of environmental safety solutions. With multiple production and distribution sites across Europe and recent private equity backing, the business is undergoing significant transformation, particularly in the UK, where systems and processes are being modernised.
Your new roleAs Financial Controller of Operations, you'll be based at a key UK manufacturing site, working closely with the UK Financial Controller and leading a team of four transactional finance staff. You'll play a pivotal role in improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting the wider business with financial insights. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on cash management, VAT, payroll oversight, and business partnering with sales, purchasing, and group finance responsibilities include:
1. Managing and developing a team of 4 finance staff
2. Overseeing UK payroll (outsourced), VAT returns, and bank reconciliations
3. Managing the Invoice Discounting facility and short-term cash flow forecasting
4. Supporting senior leadership with financial information and analysis
5. Driving process improvements and supporting ERP system enhancements
6. Assisting with external audits and regulatory reporting
What you'll need to succeed
7. Qualified accountant or QBE with strong operational finance experience
8. Background in manufacturing or production environments (£20M+ turnover preferred)
9. Solid knowledge of VAT, PAYE, payroll, and transactional finance
10. Experience with Invoice Discounting and cash management
11. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for process improvement
12. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to team development
13. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What you'll get in return
14. Competitive salary
15. Hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day from home)
16. Flexible working options available
17. Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, PE-backed business
18. Supportive team culture and career development opportunities