Are you an experienced manufacturing finance professional looking for a fully autonomous role where you can influence strategic decisions and drive performance Do you enjoy owning the numbers, advising senior leaders and making a tangible impact on business growth
Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, performance analysis and budgeting activities. This is a key position working closely with the Senior Management Team, providing accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making. Offering full ownership of the finance function day-to-day, this role suits a proactive, commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will take the lead on management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, COGS reporting and ERP performance, ensuring robust controls and a strong financial governance framework. Ideal applicants will bring proven experience from a manufacturing setting, strong analytical capability, excellent business partnering skills and confidence advising non-finance colleagues. CIMA-qualified or QBE with strong manufacturing experience will be considered.
Job Description
Prepare accurate and timely periodic Management Accounts and performance reports
Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Provide detailed, data-driven analysis of COGS, costing models and gross margin performance
Act as SAGE X3 ERP lead, ensuring optimal use, robust processes and accurate reporting
Maintain and improve financial controls, documentation and transactional processing
Partner with Budget Holders, Production, Planning and Supply Chain to drive operational efficiency
Support year-end audit activities and manage group reporting requirements
Identify financial risks and opportunities, escalating issues where appropriate
Contribute to special projects including business change, site expansion and process development
Person Specification
Essential:
CIMA qualified or QBE with strong manufacturing finance experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Proven understanding of product costing, cost control and profitability improvement
Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost centre management
Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAGE X3)
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and partner effectively with SMT
Positive attitude, self-motivation and commercial awareness
Desirable:
Experience with production planning or inventory control
SQL report-writing skills or MRP understanding
This is an excellent opportunity to take full ownership of a finance function within a respected manufacturing business. Alongside a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus 10% bonus, you’ll join a supportive senior team and play a key role in influencing future growth and performance. If you’re looking for autonomy, impact and a genuinely progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability