Michael Page is delighted to partner with our a client to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a fantastic role that will lead the finance function for a UK site. This key leadership role will be responsible for managing all site-level financial activities, ensuring financial integrity, and providing strategic insight to drive performance, cost control, and continuous improvement.
Client Details
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.
Description
The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
Lead all financial operations at the site, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Serve as a strategic business partner to the site leadership team, providing scenario modelling and financial planning support
Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and drive operational efficiency
Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI reports, ensuring compliance with UK and US GAAP, and company policies
Lead internal and external audits and ensure strong internal controls are maintained
Oversee standard costing processes and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material usage, scrap, etc)
Monitor and improve inventory accuracy and valuation, including cycle counts and inventory provisioning
Work closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve cost control and efficiency
Support capex business cases, investment decisions, and ROI analysis
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementProfile
The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:
ICAS/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in divisional reporting within a global organisation, working to tight deadlines
Strong understanding of UK GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills in a team environment
Motivated self-starter with ability to prioritise workload and manage deadlinesJob Offer
This role offers a competitive salary between £55,000-£65,000 DOE plus benefits