Financial Controller – Manufacturing
📍 Near Hexham
💰 £85,000 – £95,000 + 20% Bonus + Benefits
Lead. Influence. Improve.
Join a global chemical manufacturing business in a key site leadership role, partnering with UK operations and a US head office to drive performance, control, and insight.
What you’ll do
* Own inventory & COGS reporting – deliver clear insight and challenge performance
* Control inventory valuation, reserves & fixed assets
* Partner with Ops & Supply Chain to optimise manufacturing and logistics costs
* Drive budgeting, forecasting & standard costing
* Lead VAT, tax & statutory reporting
* Improve controls, processes & site performance
* Manage and develop the finance team
What you bring
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Strong background in manufacturing finance / cost accounting
* Proven ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
* Commercial mindset – able to link finance to operational performance
* Strong SAP and Excel skills
* Confident leader with experience managing teams