About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Financial Controller to join our senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a high-impact role where you will lead the finance function and play a critical part in driving financial performance, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

As Senior Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead the site finance function and provide clear, insightful financial reporting to senior leadership
• Partner with operational and leadership teams to drive business performance and deliver accurate KPIs
• Own budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cost accounting activities
• Manage and analyse manufacturing costs, inventory, variances, and material pricing metrics
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Deliver cash flow forecasting and financial analysis
• Lead internal controls and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Act as the main contact for external auditors and statutory reporting
• Drive process improvement initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, supporting growth and capability development
• Manage banking, insurance, and tax compliance, including VAT returns

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A recognised financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in finance, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Deep expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Proven experience working with inventory management and manufacturing KPI reporting
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• High proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and reporting tools
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, audit processes, and HMRC compliance
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience with ERP systems and international reporting (desirable)

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.