Your new companyA well-established and growing manufacturing business with a global footprint and a strong commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The organisation places high value on collaboration, integrity, and developing its people while investing in robust financial governance and modern shared services capabilities.Your new roleAs Finance Controller, you will report into the Record to Report Manager and play a pivotal role in building a high-performing accounting team within a shared services environment. You will be responsible for delivering a strong financial control framework, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting across multiple entities, and driving continuous process will partner closely with senior leaders, providing insightful financial analysis, robust reporting, and appropriate challenge to support effective decision-making and sustainable business growth. Alongside technical excellence, you will lead, coach and develop your team while fostering an inclusive, values-driven and safety-first culture.What you'll need to succeedA recognised professional accounting qualification and degree-level educationSignificant post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, ideally within a shared services or manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of statutory reporting, financial controls, compliance, and tax requirementsProven experience leading, coaching and developing finance teamsThe ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into clear, actionable insightA proactive mindset with a track record of driving process improvement and strengthening controlsStrong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to constructively challenge senior managersComfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven environment with a focus on continuous improvement and technology adoptionWhat you'll get in returnA senior finance role with genuine influence on business performance and decision-makingThe opportunity to shape and develop a shared services finance functionExposure to senior leadership and a broad, international manufacturing operationA supportive environment that values people development, inclusion, integrity and safetyCompetitive remuneration and benefits package, commensurate with experienceWhat you need to do nowIf this role sounds like the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.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 Skills:Financial Controller sscBenefits:£55000 - £65000 per annumWHJS1_NI