The Opportunity:
We are recruiting a Manufacturing Financial Controller for a growing manufacturing business based in Leeds. This is a senior, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and work closely with senior leadership to drive business performance.
The role combines strong financial control with a highly operational and commercial focus. You will play a key part in supporting decision-making, improving financial performance and ensuring the business has the insight and controls needed to support its continued growth.
The Role:
As Manufacturing Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, acting as a key business partner to senior management and operational teams.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the finance function and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting
- Overseeing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Providing commercial insight and analysis to support business decisions
- Working closely with operational teams to improve cost control, margins and profitability
- Monitoring manufacturing costs, production performance and variances
- Managing cashflow, working capital and financial forecasting
- Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls
- Supporting capital expenditure appraisals and investment decisions
- Ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and internal controls
- Developing and improving financial reporting to support business performance
- Partnering with senior leadership to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
About You:
We are open to candidates who are qualified or qualified, with a strong background in manufacturing or an industrial environment.
You will ideally bring:
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within manufacturing
- Strong financial control and management accounting expertise
- A commercially minded, hands-on approach to finance
- Experience analysing manufacturing costs, margins and operational performance
- The ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience improving financial processes, reporting and controls
- The confidence to take ownership and make a meaningful contribution to business performance
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business in a senior finance position where you can make a genuine impact. You will have close access to senior decision-makers, the opportunity to influence operational and commercial performance, and the scope to improve processes and support the future growth of the business.
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