Financial Controller - Manufacturing Sector
Your new company A 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 role As 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 teams.Key responsibilities include:
Managing and developing a team of 4 finance staff
Overseeing UK payroll (outsourced), VAT returns, and bank reconciliations
Managing the Invoice Discounting facility and short-term cash flow forecasting
Supporting senior leadership with financial information and analysis
Driving process improvements and supporting ERP system enhancements
Assisting with external audits and regulatory reporting
What you'll need to succeed
Qualified accountant or QBE with strong operational finance experience
Background in manufacturing or production environments (£20M+ turnover preferred)
Solid knowledge of VAT, PAYE, payroll, and transactional finance
Experience with Invoice Discounting and cash management
A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for process improvement
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to team development
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary
Hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day from home)
Flexible working options available
Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, PE-backed business
Supportive team culture and career development opportunities
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