Senior Financial Controller

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.