The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing manufacturing business in Sunderland. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a modern production environment, offering real influence, visibility and the chance to shape financial performance as part of an ambitious senior leadership team.

Your Duties/Responsibilities
*Act as the senior on-site finance lead and trusted partner to the plant leadership team
*Own month-end close, management accounts and group reporting to tight deadlines
*Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control activity
*Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance
*Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and SOX requirements
*Provide clear commercial insight to support operational decision-making
*Lead, develop and motivate a small on-site finance team

You Will Be/Have:
*ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or equivalent
*Proven experience in a senior site-based finance role within manufacturing
*Confident operating as the #1 finance professional on site
*Strong business partnering skills with the ability to challenge and influence
*Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
*Experienced in SAP and group reporting systems (or able to learn quickly)
*An engaging people leader with a practical, commercially focused mindset

Benefits:
*Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus
*Car allowance
*Standard 39-hour working week with flexibility
*High-impact role with genuine ownership and autonomy
*Opportunity to join a successful, growing manufacturing operation
*Long-term career development within a global group environment