European Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Aspion; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group in the UK is seeking a European Financial Controller to oversee all finance operations. The role involves leadership across finance functions, managing a team, and driving strategic performance improvements. Candidates should possess a strong finance background in manufacturing and excellent interpersonal skills. This senior, strategic role offers significant influence and visibility within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing or an engineering environment.
• Track record of managing teams in multi-site or international operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge and influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across all finance functions in Europe.
• Manage and develop finance team covering payroll, FP&A, and reporting.
• Oversee financial accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Skills

Finance leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

Overview

European Financial Controller Manufacturing
South Liverpool
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial

I m delighted to be partnering with my client a well-established, international manufacturing group to recruit a European Financial Controller to take full ownership of all European finance operations.

This is a senior, strategic role offering real influence, autonomy, and visibility. You ll support both the General Manager and Group CFO in driving business performance through robust financial leadership, operational excellence, and forward-thinking commercial insight.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, thrive in a hands-on environment, and bring proven experience leading finance teams in complex, multi-site, or international businesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across all finance functions in Europe, working closely with global counterparts and overseas entities.
• Partner with the General Manager and senior leadership team to deliver commercial and operational goals.
• Manage and develop a team (currently 3 direct reports / team of 5) covering payroll, FP&A, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Lead all aspects of financial accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, identifying opportunities to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and banking relationships, ensuring effective working capital management.
• Deliver accurate, timely management reporting, budgets, and long-term planning (including the 5-year plan).
• Ensure robust governance, internal controls, and compliance across all financial operations.
• Work closely with auditors, insurers, and external partners to maintain best-in-class financial discipline.
• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic initiatives such as:

• Cost control & efficiency improvements
• Supply chain and manufacturing performance
• Growth of operations and capital investment
• Automation and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing or an engineering environment.
• Track record of managing teams in multi-site or international operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills a true business partner with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive change.
• Commercially astute, results-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic and operational priorities.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to (url removed) or, alternatively, submit your application via the link below.

Jasmine Williams Commercial Manager

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