Finance Controller – Manufacturing
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 DOE
We’re looking for a commercially minded and hands-on finance professional to act as a senior finance leader within a UK engineering business. You’ll take full financial responsibility for one of their manufacturing divisions while also supporting with UK-wide consolidation, reporting, and process improvement.
As a key member of the senior finance team, you’ll partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial colleagues to drive performance, control costs, and support strategic decision-making. You’ll provide accurate and insightful management reporting, identify trends, and play a pivotal role in shaping the division’s financial future.
What you’ll do:
* Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for your division.
* Partner with manufacturing teams to monitor and improve cost performance.
* Support group consolidation and US GAAP reporting to our American parent company.
* Drive process improvement and enhance financial systems and reporting accuracy.
What we’re looking for:
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
* Strong manufacturing background with experience in standard costing, inventory, and KPI analysis.
* Commercially focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence.
* Collaborative leader ready to grow into a future Finance Director role.
If you’re looking for a role with real impact, commercial visibility, and career progression within an established manufacturing group, we’d love to hear from you.