Financial Controller – Barrow‑Upon‑Humber – £65,000 – £75,000 + 10% Bonus
Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing business operating as part of a larger, well‑established group. They are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded finance leader to take on the #1 finance role within the business. This is a highly visible and autonomous position offering genuine influence across operational and strategic decision‑making. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Managing Director, you will play a key role in driving performance, supporting growth, and making a real difference across the business. This opportunity will suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys operating close to the business, partnering with operational teams, and contributing beyond the traditional finance function.
The Role
- Leading and developing the finance team
- Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and P&L reporting
- Delivering accurate and timely reporting to Group
- Present the numbers in the monthly board meeting
- Supporting operational management with meaningful KPIs and commercial insight
- Managing budgeting, forecasting, FX position and cash flow
- Overseeing stock management and stock take processes
- Managing VAT, CIS and other statutory returns
- Leading the year‑end audit process
- Managing debtor and creditor performance to optimise working capital
- Supporting costing analysis and profitability reporting across products and projects
- Playing an active role in the Leadership Team and partnering the Managing Director to drive the business success
About You
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Significant experience leading a finance function within manufacturing, distribution or operational environments
- Strong management accounting and commercial finance capability
- Experience partnering with operational and senior leadership teams
- A hands‑on approach with the ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High levels of integrity, initiative and accountability
- This would suit a Finance Manager seeking a next step into a Financial Controller role, or a driven Financial Controller seeking a new challenge and autonomous role
The Package
- Salary of £65,000 – £75,000
- 10% bonus
- A genuinely autonomous leadership role
- The opportunity to make a real difference within the business
- Exposure to both local leadership and wider Group operations
- Long‑term career development within a growing group structure
If you are looking for a broad and influential finance leadership opportunity within a dynamic operational business, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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