Finance Manager / Financial Controller
Salary:
£70,000 - £75,000 plus bonus
Location:
SW London - 3 days Office 2 days home
Permanent
• Full-time
• Competitive salary + bonus + benefits
We are seeking an experienced
Finance Manager / Financial Controller
to lead the finance function for our Manufacturing client ensuring the company's financial health, compliance, and strategic planning. The role will involve oversight of accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis, as well as providing leadership and guidance to a growing finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close processes.
* Prepare and present timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and KPIs to the executive team.
* Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements.
* Provide financial insight and analysis to support business performance and commercial decision-making.
* Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risk, implementing controls where necessary.
* Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting finance team to deliver high-quality outputs and foster a collaborative culture.
* Identify process improvements, drive efficiency, and implement best practices in financial management.
* Support audits, tax filings, and other external financial requirements.
About you:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or international equivalent)
* Background in consumer goods / manufacturing / distribution
* Strong technical accounting, controls and audit-facing experience
* Confident with AP/AR leadership, working capital levers and credit control
* ERP-savvy; advanced Excel; clear communicator to non-finance stakeholders
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary, performance bonus & benefits
* Ownership, visibility and scope to build better processes & MI
* Career growth in a stable, growing organisation