Your new company An exciting, fast‑growing and ethically focused business is recruiting a Commercial Financial Controller into a key leadership role to support the next phase of its growth business has a strong P&L and balance sheet, with an ambitious and well‑defined future ahead. It is based in modern, attractive offices with parking and operates a genuinely flexible hybrid policy, with three days in the office and two working from home will report into a passionate, friendly and highly supportive Board, playing a central role in championing the organisation's finances and helping to mobilise strategy. The business places a strong emphasis on rewarding loyalty and promoting from within, offering excellent long‑term career prospects. Your new role As Commercial Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day leadership of the finance function while playing a broader role in driving growth, commercial strategy and operational performance will work closely with the wider business, including oversight and support of the manufacturing site, helping to scale operations through automation, process improvement and value‑adding commercial business partnering responsibilities will include leading the month‑end process across the group, consolidating reporting, cost control across labour, materials and wastage, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, as well as audit and compliance will also support the Senior Leadership Team with business cases, product profitability analysis and cost optimisation initiatives, and help the business maximise the use of technology through close partnership with operations and supply chain teams. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with significant experience in a manufacturing, factory or retail environment will bring strong commercial acumen, hands‑on costing experience and a proven track record of operating as a trusted business partner within an operationally focused business. What you'll get in return A salary of up to £100,000, depending on experience, alongside an attractive benefits package hybrid working, with three days per week in the office opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or contact us directly for more information this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays