Financial Controller
Based: North Manchester
Salary: up to £85k + 20% bonus + benefits
I am working with a fantastic Manufacturing business who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. This role will report to the CFO, overseeing a team of 12 in finance and the whole finance function. The business have plans to grow over the next few years, you will be heavily involved in delivering growth strategies within finance & overseeing financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting strategic decision‑making. The successful candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance experience, particularly in managing and analysing Bills of Materials (BOMs), cost structures, and inventory
Role:
- Leading & mentoring the team, ensuring staff are developing
- Ensuring monthly reporting is delivered within reporting deadlines, additional reporting requirements for group and preparation of management accounts
- Leading on budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis
- Proactively looking to improve efficiency of financial processes & monthly reporting to support future business growth
- Analysing product costing, taking ownership of BOMs ensuring accuracy
- Ensuring high quality financial reporting
- Business partnering internally with all areas of the business - reviewing & optimising BOMs, identifying cost‑saving opportunities & analysing production variances
- Project based work around business growth & system changes
Experience:
- ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified with at least 3 years PQE
- Experience working in a growing SME highly desirable
- Strong experience in a Financial Controller role essential
- Hands on, commercial & able to operate at high level as number 2
- Manufacturing and BOMs experience ESSENTIAL
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