Full job descriptionFinancial Controller (Manufacturing)

£60,000 – £70,000, Including Car allowance

A well-established manufacturing company based in the Ripley area is seeking a Financial Controller to join its finance team in a key number two role, reporting to the Financial Director.

This is a hands-on Financial Controller position covering both operational and management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong exposure to costing, stock, and group reporting. The role will also play a key part in supporting the business through a period of continued integration into a larger international group.

Financial Controller Responsibilities: *Preparation of monthly management accounts
*Full month-end close including balance sheet reconciliations
*Ownership of standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
*Maintenance of BOMs and stock accounting
*Supervision of AP, AR, and day-to-day finance operations
*VAT returns and statutory compliance
*Support with audits (internal and external)
*Group reporting into international parent company
*Supervision and development of a small finance team
*Continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
Requirements *Strong manufacturing finance background essential
*Experience with standard costing, BOMs, stock and WIP
*Strong understanding of manufacturing variances
*Experience producing management accounts and month-end processes
*Team leadership or supervisory experience
*Exposure to a multi-entity or group reporting environment beneficial
*Qualified or qualified by experience considered
Additional Information *Succession opportunity within a growing finance function
*Hands-on, operational role in a manufacturing environment
*5 days per week office-based
If you’re looking for a hands-on manufacturing finance role with real influence and a clear progression path into senior leadership, we’d like to hear from you.

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