1. Financial Controller
2. Global Manufacturing Business - Glasgow
About Our Client
Our client is a well respected Global Manufacturing Business with a strong presence across the UK. The role will offer a hybrid working pattern and free parking.
Job Description
The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
3. Lead all financial operations at the site, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
4. Serve as a strategic business partner to the site leadership team, providing scenario modelling and financial planning support
5. Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and drive operational efficiency
6. Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI reports, ensuring compliance with UK and US GAAP, and company policies
7. Lead internal and external audits and ensure strong internal controls are maintained
8. Oversee standard costing processes and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material usage, scrap, etc)
9. Monitor and improve inventory accuracy and valuation, including cycle counts and inventory provisioning
10. Work closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve cost control and efficiency
11. Support capex business cases, investment decisions, and ROI analysis
12. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:
13. ICAS/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent
14. Experience in a manufacturing environment
15. Experience in divisional reporting within a global organisation, working to tight deadlines
16. Strong understanding of UK GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting
17. Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
18. Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills in a team environment
19. Motivated self-starter with ability to prioritise workload and manage deadlines
What's on Offer
This role offers a competitive salary between £55,000-£65,000 DOE plus benefits.