Financial Controller

Reed; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to lead financial strategy and oversee a high-performing finance team. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate directly with the Managing Director to drive profitability and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification, strong analytical skills, and experience in manufacturing. Salary of up to £75,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Hybrid working model

Newly built offices

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing (stock costing essential).

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial leadership alongside the MD.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and insightful reporting.
• Operational finance: cashflow, VAT, payroll, reconciliations.
• Commercial partnering to drive profitability.
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strong analytical and commercial acumen

Advanced Excel and systems knowledge

Detail-driven mindset

Proactive mindset

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

Take Control of the Future – Financial Controller | Manufacturing | Up to £75,000 | Hybrid Working

Are you ready to lead from the front in a dynamic manufacturing environment? This is more than just a finance role it’s your chance to shape the strategic direction of a thriving production business.

Reed Accountancy is recruiting a qualified and commercially sharp Financial Controller to join a high-performing team. You’ll work directly with the Managing Director, influencing key decisions and driving operational excellence across the business.

Imagine leading a skilled finance team, guiding financial strategy, and partnering with senior leaders to unlock growth. You’ll oversee everything from budgeting and forecasting to stock costing and payroll — all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and a modern, newly built workspace.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strategic financial leadership alongside the MD
• Budgeting, forecasting, and insightful reporting
• Operational finance: cashflow, VAT, payroll, reconciliations
• Commercial partnering to drive profitability
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team

What You’ll Bring:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
• Proven experience in manufacturing (stock costing essential)
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• Advanced Excel and systems knowledge
• Detail-driven, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset

Why You’ll Love It:

• Salary up to £75,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working model
• Newly built offices and production facilities
• Career growth in a fast-expanding business

This opportunity won’t wait — apply now or contact Dan at Reed Cheltenham for more information.