Plant Financial Controller

UK Plant Financial Controller Burton Upon Trent Full Time, Permanent £ Negotiable + Bonus SF Recruitment are partnering with an established UK manufacturing business is looking for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of financial control and reporting across two UK sites. Reporting into the UK Finance Director this role is critical in driving profitability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. You''ll work closely with Operations and Manufacturing leaders, acting as a true business partner and providing clear, actionable financial insight. Strong experience within Manufacturing, Multi-site and Cost Accounting is essential. As the Financial Controller you will: - Full ownership of PandL and balance sheet for two UK manufacturing sites - Delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (UK GAAP / IFRS) - Lead site budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis - Control and track capital expenditure from project approval through to asset creation - Actively manage and improve working capital (inventory, receivables, payables) - Lead manufacturing cost accounting and performance analysis - Analyse production variances, labour efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption - Build and maintain operational dashboards (productivity, hours, efficiency) - Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives - Trusted advisor to Plant Managers and Operations teams - Support capital investment decisions, capacity planning, and ..... full job details .....