Commercial Finance Controller - Manufacturing & MI

TMS Search; Stalham Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TMS Search is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller in the UK to take full ownership of the finance function at a long‑established British manufacturer based near Stalham, Norfolk. The role focuses on financial control, MI, and actionable insights to drive strategic decisions.

You will lead costings, cashflow management and forecasting, working closely with leadership across sales, purchasing, engineering, production and service to deliver robust management information.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial fundamentals and commercial mindset.
• Experience in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong costing, inventory, WIP and overhead recovery knowledge.
• Excellent cashflow and working-capital management skills.
• Ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and statutory requirements.
• Strengthen cashflow forecasting, working capital management and financial visibility.
• Produce timely management accounts and meaningful reporting.
• Build reliable costing, margin and profitability insight across machines, products and jobs.
• Improve ERP/MRP utilisation and reduce manual processes.
• Partner with managers across sales, purchasing, engineering, production and service.
• Provide constructive challenge and help build a culture of better financial understanding.

Skills

Management accounting

Costing & WIP

Cashflow forecasting

Stakeholder communication

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sightline ERP

Job description

TMS Search is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller in the UK to take full ownership of the finance function at a long‑established British manufacturer based near Stalham, Norfolk. The role focuses on financial control, MI, and actionable insights to drive strategic decisions.

You will lead costings, cashflow management and forecasting, working closely with leadership across sales, purchasing, engineering, production and service to deliver robust management information.