Financial Controller

Serve Talent; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Plant Financial Controller to join a major production site in the United Kingdom. This role is central to driving financial performance and operational efficiency. Candidates should have significant manufacturing experience and fluency in Mandarin, as the position involves support for international stakeholders. Responsibilities include financial planning, reporting, and compliance with financial regulations. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proven track record in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare accurate financial reports including balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Financial planning

Variance analysis

Job description

Job Description

Plant Financial Controller

Location : Norwich, Norfolk

Employment Type : Full time

Salary : Competitive

Are you an experienced financial leader with strong manufacturing experience? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major production site as a key member of the management team, responsible for driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the plant.

As this role supports international stakeholders, fluency in Mandarin is essential.

What you’ll be doing :

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Developing and managing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conducting detailed variance analysis to compare actuals against budget and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Preparing accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Implementing, improving, and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Coordinating internal and external audits and supporting the implementation of audit actions.

Operational & Production Support

• Analysing production and operational data to highlight inefficiencies, scrap levels, rework, and productivity issues.
• Working closely with operational …