Financial Controller

FINANCE CONTROLLER

ROLE SUMMARY

An organisation within the engineering and manufacturing sector is exploring the potential appointment of a Finance Controller to strengthen its UK finance function. This role is expected to play a key part in shaping financial performance, enhancing controls, and supporting strategic decision-making as the business continues to develop.Working closely with the Finance Director, this position would suit either an established Finance Controller seeking a broader and more impactful remit, or a high-performing Finance Manager ready to step into a more comprehensive, career-enhancing role.The successful individual would likely take ownership of core financial operations while contributing insight, challenge, and commercial perspective across the wider business.

ANTICIPATED RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Leadership & Commercial Insight

Provide ongoing financial insight and guidance to senior leadership and departmental heads

Support decision-making through analysis of financial performance, trends, and variances

Challenge and influence budget holders on performance and cost control

Identify opportunities for efficiency, margin improvement, and cost optimisation

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and longer-term financial planning

Support the development of rolling forecasts and scenario planning

Assist with financial evaluation of contracts, tenders, and commercial initiatives

Help shape mid-term financial strategy

Financial Reporting & Operations

Oversee production of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting

Review and support preparation of statutory financial statements

Maintain ownership of month-end and year-end processes

Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders

Develop and enhance reporting dashboards

Governance, Controls & Compliance

Strengthen and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures

Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting

Provide oversight of CAPEX processes and approvals

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards

Monitor areas such as stock, provisions, and expenses

Audit & External Reporting

Support and potentially lead the annual audit process

Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and external stakeholders

Assist in preparation of tax packs, statutory accounts, and R&D submissions

Ensure audit readiness and robust supporting documentation

Working Capital & Cash Management

Help manage cash flow, including rolling forecasts

Oversee debtor and creditor processes and relationships

Support supplier payment cycles and customer invoicing

Contribute to VAT return preparation and submission

Participate in payment authorisation processes

Team & Business Support

Work collaboratively across departments to support operational goals

Contribute to development of finance processes and systems

Support, mentor, or help develop junior team members where required

Participate in continuous improvement and systems enhancement projects

PROFILE - WHAT MAY BE REQUIRED

The organisation is likely to consider candidates with the following profile

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Demonstrable experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance role

Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and compliance

Experience working within dynamic, operational environments

Commercially aware with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders

Strong systems capability (ERP experience advantageous)

Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented approach

Effective communication and leadership capability

OPPORTUNITY

This role presents a potential opportunity to gain broad exposure across financial operations in a growing and evolving organisation, with direct support from an experienced Finance Director. It is expected to offer the successful candidate the chance to influence financial strategy, develop leadership capability, and build a well-rounded platform for future progression.

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