Financial Controller

Carter Rolan Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to the Group Finance D

Autonomy to influence decisions

Visible impact in established制造ing

Job summary

Carter Rolan Group is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller for their South Wales manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of 5–6, own month-end reporting and drive commercial insight for senior leadership.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you’ll partner with operations to improve margins, strengthen controls and deliver continuous improvement while working on-site in Cardiff/Newport. This is a high-visibility role for a driven finance leader.

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing finance experience essential.
• Proven people management skills to develop and inspire a team.
• Solid technical accounting with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication, commercial awareness and ability to challenge stakeholders.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, or substantial relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a finance team of 5–6, driving performance and accountability.
• Own month-end management accounts, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight to senior leadership.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
• Partner with manufacturing and operational teams to improve costs, margins and profitability.
• Strengthen financial controls, streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee transactional finance, statutory compliance and year-end audit requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing finance experience

People management

Hands-on accounting

Communication skills

Ambition and drive

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Financial Controller | Manufacturing

£75,000–£80,000+ / Negotiable | Cardiff / Newport | Fully On-Site

Are you a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, knows how to get the best out of people and wants to make a real impact?

We're recruiting a Financial Controller for an established manufacturing group in South Wales. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you'll lead a team of 5–6, take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in driving financial and operational performance.

This isn't just about producing numbers. We're looking for someone with energy, drive and presence, a confident communicator who can challenge, influence and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Whether you're an experienced Financial Controller or an ambitious Finance Manager ready to step up, this could be an excellent next move.

The Role

• Lead, motivate and develop a finance team of 5–6, driving performance and accountability.
• Own month-end management accounts, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight to senior leadership.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
• Partner with manufacturing and operational teams to improve costs, margins and profitability.
• Strengthen financial controls, streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee transactional finance, statutory compliance and year-end audit requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Strong manufacturing finance experience – essential.
• Proven people management skills, with the ability to develop and inspire a team.
• Solid technical accounting experience and a genuinely hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused personality with energy, ambition and drive.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, or substantial relevant experience.

What's On Offer?

• £75,000–£80,000+, with flexibility for the right individual.
• Direct exposure to the Group Finance Director.
• Autonomy to influence decisions and improve the finance function.
• An established manufacturing business where your contribution will make a visible difference.

Location:

Cardiff / Newport

Working pattern:

5 days on-site

Start:

ASAP / happy to wait for candidates with notice period

If you're a manufacturing finance professional who combines strong technical ability with exceptional people skills, we'd love to hear from you.