Financial Controller

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing firm in Barnstaple is looking for a finance leader to drive performance and manage a team. This role involves budgeting, cost control, and operational efficiency, requiring a strong accounting qualification and proven management experience. You will thrive in a culture of pride and professionalism, with an attractive package up to £80k including bonuses and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Attractive package including bonuses

25 days holiday

Work-from-home flexibility

Qualifications

• Qualified finance leader with recognised accounting qualification.
• Proven senior management experience ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership and commercial acumen.
• Tech-savvy and analytical, with knowledge of accounting systems.
• Confident and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance through analysis and cost control.
• Lead financial planning, including budgets and forecasts.
• Manage an established team of three finance professionals.
• Ensure robust controls over costing systems and reporting.
• Champion operational efficiency via benchmarking.

Skills

Qualified finance leader

Proven senior management experience

Tech-savvy and analytical

Strong people leadership

Commercial acumen

Confident communicator

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft tools

SAP

Job description

Your new company Highly successful manufacturing group with a well-structured environment with strong leadership, clear processes and a culture of pride and professionalism. Ideal for those who thrive in a high-performing, collaborative and respected business. Employees here value being part of a large, international company that still maintains a local, community-focused feel.
Your new role In this role you will be owning the finance function locally, duties will include :

• Drive business performance through analysis, cost control, and strategic project management.
• Boost profitability by evaluating suppliers, products, and services that enhance customer value.
• Lead financial planning, including budgets, forecasts, and board-level presentations.
• Ensure robust controls over costing systems, capital proposals, and financial reporting.
• Champion operational efficiency via benchmarking, IT oversight, and shared service coordination.
• Support compliance and safety, managing H&S reporting, IT controls, and auditor/legal relations
• Manage an established team of three finance professionals

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified finance leader with a recognised accounting qualification (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA).
• Proven senior management experience (ideally in manufacturing), with strong people leadership and commercial acumen.
• Tech-savvy and analytical, with solid knowledge of accounting systems, Microsoft tools, MRP
  (ideally SAP).
• Confident, collaborative communicator-firm, fair, and effective in driving performance, compliance
  and problem-solving.

What you'll get in return

• Attractive package, with the potential to c£80k (including bonus), plus 25 days holiday.
• The role is predominantly site-based, with the flexibility for occasional work-from-home days while staying connected on-site.
• Join a respected, listed business with a strong reputation and motivated team.
• Thrive in a professional, process-driven environment with clear growth pathways.

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