Finance Controller - SBU Operations

A Large-Scale, Vertically Integrated Apparel and Textiles Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile company seeks a Finance Controller for SBU Operations in the UK. The role involves overseeing operational finance, managing costing models, and ensuring financial controls across garment production. Candidates should have expertise in cost management and a track record in delivering insightful financial reports. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of ERP systems will be necessary to enhance financial transparency and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of cost management in high-volume environments.
• Experienced in building costing models and inventory control.
• Analytical skills to quantify cost impacts and drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end costing models for garment production.
• Ensure operational financial controls and compliance.
• Deliver insightful operational finance dashboards.

Skills

Operational finance expertise

Cost analysis and management

Decision-ready reporting

ERP systems knowledge

Job description

Job Context

Join a dynamic leader in Bangladesh's thriving Fabric (Knit Composite) and RMG sector as Finance Controller - SBU Operations. Spearhead end-to-end operational finance, cost mastery, and strategic insights that empower SBU Heads, Factory Leaders, and Operations Teams to excel across the garment value chain—from innovative yarn cost engineering to seamless finished product delivery. Be the catalyst for unmatched cost transparency, operational excellence, and sustainable profitability in high-volume, export-driven environments.

Job Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Garment Costing (Your Core Strength)

• Build and manage end-to-end costing models covering:
• Yarn cost build-up (count-wise yield, waste %, conversion logic)
• Knitting (GSM, efficiency, wastage)
• Dyeing & Finishing (recipe cost, chemical & dye usage, reprocessing, utilities)
• Printing, Washing, and Value-Added Processes
• RMG sewing, finishing, packing, and shipment
• Prepare Pre-Costing and Post-Order Costing with deep, stage-wise variance analysis.
• Deliver style-wise, order-wise, and batch-wise profitability analysis.
• Apply Standard Costing and Activity-Based Costing (ABC) to reveal true margins.

2. Factory Performance & Cost Leadership

• Translate production efficiency (SMV, line efficiency, machine utilization) into cost and margin impact.
• Track and analyze cost per kg / cost per piece across the value chain.
• Quantify losses from rework, shade variation, rejection, and downtime-and drive corrective actions.
• Support pricing and buyer negotiations with credible, defensible cost data.

3. Inventory & Working Capital Excellence

• Control inventory across yarn-equivalent cost, fabric, WIP, accessories, and finished goods.
• Ensure accurate valuation, reconciliation, and aging analysis.
• Identify dead, slow-moving, and excess stock and lead mitigation actions.
• Evaluate purchase requisitions using consumption trends, production plans, and EOQ logic.
• Ensure timely updates of LCM rates in ERP/MIS.

4. Strong Operational Financial Control

• Establish and enforce SBU-level financial controls, workflows, and approval matrices.
• Control factory expenses including:
• Production overheads
• Utilities (electricity, gas, water, steam, ETP)
• Maintenance and consumables
• Review month-end factory closing, overhead absorption, and cost allocation.
• Ensure data accuracy, discipline, and reliability at all times.

5. Decision-Ready Reporting & Reviews

• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly operational finance dashboards.
• Lead Monthly Operational Performance (MOD) reviews with insight-driven analysis.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for cost, efficiency, wastage, and margin improvement.
• Highlight risks early and recommend practical, factory-friendly solutions.

6. Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and ERP governance.
• Drive automation, dashboards, and smarter reporting tools.
• Continuously upgrade costing accuracy, reporting quality, and operational finance maturity.