Autonomous Financial Controller – Manufacturing

Grassroots Recruitment Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller for a prominent manufacturing organization in Blackburn. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Candidates should be CIMA qualified or QBE with significant experience in manufacturing finance. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus a 10% bonus, along with the opportunity to influence the company's growth and strategic decisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 10%

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Proven understanding of product costing and cost control.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate Management Accounts and performance reports.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Partner with Budget Holders to drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Cost control

SAGE X3 experience

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

CIMA qualified or QBE

Tools

SAGE X3

Excel

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller for a prominent manufacturing organization in Blackburn. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Candidates should be CIMA qualified or QBE with significant experience in manufacturing finance. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus a 10% bonus, along with the opportunity to influence the company's growth and strategic decisions.