Butler Rose are proud to be working exclusively with a well-established, international manufacturing business on the appointment of an experienced Financial Controller.
This role suits a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team while partnering closely with the wider business.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on, commercially minded leader who is highly organised and driven to continuously improve financial performance, controls, and processes.
Key Responsibilities * Monitor and manage plant financial performance in line with Group policies, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements

* Own and drive a robust internal controls framework, ensuring full compliance with internal policies

* Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of three, fostering a high-performance culture

* Act as a trusted finance partner to operational and departmental leaders

Financial Control & Performance * Prepare, analyse, and deliver budgets and rolling forecasts accurately and on time

* Monitor manufacturing costs and perform variance analysis against standard costs

* Support departments with cost analysis and performance insights

* Identify financial risks, escalating where required and implementing corrective actions

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to achieve world-class finance performance

Internal Controls & Compliance * Take ownership for the accuracy and integrity of financial statements

* Maintain and enhance internal controls and procedures

* Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements

Required Qualifications * Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Required Experience * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance, ideally within manufacturing

* Proven experience managing and mentoring a finance team

* Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies

Skills & Competencies * Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing accounting, cost control, and variance analysis

* Highly organised with excellent time-management skills

* Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance/ERP systems (e.g. OneStream; SAP desirable)

* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership skills

* Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable challenging existing ways of working

What’s on Offer * Competitive base salary

* Annual bonus (15%)

* Company car

* Generous pension (6% employee / 9% employer)

* Private healthcare

* Strong focus on employee safety and wellbeing

* Long-term career development within a global organisation

* Ongoing professional and personal development

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Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.