Financial Controller

Overview

As Financial Controller you will lead the Finance Department to ensure robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliant financial processes. You’ll partner with the Leadership team to provide financial insights that drive decisions in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and statutory reporting across UK and US GAAP, with a focus on SOX and internal controls. This role offers impact through continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration within a global organization.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Training and development opportunities
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme including 24/7 GP service

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and reporting within Head Office timetable
• Maintain quarterly reporting to Head Office
• Ensure GAAP compliance (UK GAAP, US GAAP, FRS102) and SOX controls
• Oversee weekly forecasting and treasury functions; review cash forecasts
• Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
• Prepare rolling 12-month forecasts, budget, and strategic plan
• Deputise for Finance Director; support external/internal audits
• Maintain fixed assets registers; reconcile US GAAP/UK IFRS in statutory accounts
• Oversee tax compliance, VAT, payroll, and year-end statutory accounts
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, month-end, and reporting processes
• Coach and develop Finance Team; identify lean improvements
• Manage internal audit process and risk identification
• Provide financial insight to operational and commercial decisions
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and cross-functional collaboration
• Travel as required

Key requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA OR CIMA)
• Post-qualification experience within a finance department
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP systems and Hyperion
• Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, and multi-currency accounting
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
• Commercial finance experience with margin analysis and sales review
• Ability to communicate with all levels of a Global US Corporation
• Bachelor in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Ability to travel nationally

• Stakeholder management
• Leadership experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Hyperion
• MRP systems
• US GAAP and UK GAAP knowledge

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