Job Description
An engineering organisation in Hull is recruiting a Financial Controller
The OpportunityA growing and commercially focused engineering business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant / Finance Manager to join its team.Reporting to senior leadership, this is a highly visible role with responsibility for delivering accurate, insightful financial information to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business and wider group.You will play a key role in driving performance, improving processes, and strengthening financial control, while partnering with stakeholders at all levels.Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, including detailed P&L and supporting analysis
* Submission of financial KPIs with high-quality commentary to senior leadership and Board
* Development of budgets, forecasts, and scenario modelling
* Variance analysis with clear, actionable insight into performance
* Management and optimisation of working capital, including oversight of AP/AR functions
* Monthly Work in Progress (WIP) valuation
* Business partnering across departments to support commercial decision-making
* Monitoring spend against budget and driving cost control initiatives
* Development of financial models to support operational and strategic decisions
* Oversight of statutory compliance and audit process
* Supporting continuous improvement of finance systems, including automation and reporting tools
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar commercial finance role
* Strong management accounting and financial analysis background
* Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments desirable
* Advanced Excel skills, with strong systems awareness
* Proven ability to partner with operational teams and influence decision-making
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
* Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and business performance
What’s on Offer
* Key role with strong exposure to Board-level reporting
* Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting
* Broad, commercially focused role with real business impact
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
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