Financial Controller

Marshalls PLC; Branston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in the UK is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to manage financial operations at their Burton on Trent office. This position will involve overseeing fiscal management, ensuring robust financial reporting, and supporting strategic growth. An ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing, capable of providing insights and leading a team. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and private healthcare, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Car Cash Allowance

Private Medical Insurance, BUPA

26 Holidays + bank holidays

Company Pension up to 15%

Employee Assistance programme – Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing financial operations.
• Proven track record in management accounting.
• Ability to provide vital financial commentary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver precise monthly management accounts and business insights.
• Manage annual budget and cashflow forecasting.
• Deputize for the Finance Director as needed.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Manufacturing or standard costing experience

Financial reporting and analysis

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Detail-oriented and organized

Management and coaching skills

SAP experience

Job description

Financial Controller

Office based role in Burton on Trent. Competitive salary plus car allowance and private healthcare.

Join Marley as a Financial Controller!

At Marley, we’re raising the roof in the UK roofing industry! Join us on our mission to advance the roofing industry through next level designs, products, and manufacturing processes. Marley is at the forefront of pitched roof systems, leading the pack in sustainability and innovation. With a century of know-how under our belt, we're the trusted partners for architects, contractors, and roofing professionals.

Marley is seeking an experienced and proactive Financial Controller to oversee our financial operations and ensure robust fiscal management. As a key partner to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and supporting the strategic growth of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional with a background in manufacturing and construction to take ownership of a critical function within a long-standing, reputable industry leader.

Our Finance team is more than just a reporting function; we are the strategic engine that supports the business in building for the future. You will join a high‑performing department known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to commercial integrity.

Our successful teams work cross‑functionally to provide the data‑driven insights and robust controls necessary to maintain our market‑leading position. We pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement, where accuracy meets agility, ensuring that every financial decision contributes to the long‑term resilience and innovation of the Marley brand.

What’s the mission?

As Financial Controller, you will lead our operations accounts team in delivering precise monthly management accounts and actionable business insights. You will take ownership of the annual budget, monthly FP&A models, and weekly cashflow forecasting, ensuring robust control over the balance sheet and the end‑to‑end capital expenditure process. This role blends technical governance with commercial flair; you will provide vital commentary on revenue and margins while supporting the annual audit. Ideally suited for a proactive leader, you will also play a key role in deputising for the Finance Director and assisting with broader departmental duties as the business evolves.

Mission‑Critical Skills

• Qualified accountant
• Manufacturing or standard costing experience
• Multi‑site and entity financial reporting and analysis
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Keen eye for detail, well organised and curious
• Demonstrable management of team and coaching skills
• SAP experience preferable

What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career and joining our industry‑leading company! We offer a competitive salary, professional development and benefits.

Benefits include:

• Company Car Cash Allowance
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Private Medical Insurance, BUPA – single cover
• Life Assurance x4 salary
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• 36.5 hours Monday – Friday 08.30 – 5pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday
• 26 Holidays + bank holidays
• Company Pension up to 15% (5% Employee, 10% Employer)
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Discount programme
• Employee Assistance programme – Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing support
• Free onsite parking

More about Marley and Marshalls

Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products.

At Marley Roofing Products, we are recognised as leaders in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof‑integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk.

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls plc is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

This advert closes on: Wednesday 7th January 2026

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