Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm seeks a Plant Financial Controller to manage financial performance at a major production site. The role includes developing budgets, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong manufacturing experience and fluency in Mandarin are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to drive operational efficiency and strategic financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Must have strong manufacturing experience.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting.
• Fluency in Mandarin is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify cost savings.
• Prepare financial reports including income statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Implement and improve internal controls.

Skills

Financial leadership

Manufacturing experience

Fluency in Mandarin

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 …