Financial Controller

Gap Personnel Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited seeks an experienced Financial Controller for a manufacturing business in Devon. You will own the finance function, drive financial performance, strengthen controls and support operational decision making.

The role requires hands-on management accounting, budgeting and analysis, with collaboration across senior management and production teams to optimise costs and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting for manufacturing operations.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities with attention to costs and variance.
• Proficient in financial analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day financial management and maintaining robust controls.
• Producing accurate management accounts and leading month-end processes.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and cash flow planning.
• Analyzing costs, margins and performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborating with operations on manufacturing costs, stock valuation and variances.
• Improving financial systems, reporting and processes for better decision making.
• Supporting business planning and investment decisions with financial insights.
• Coordinating year-end reporting and liaising with external accountants/auditors.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgets

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Devon
Salary: £65,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager ready to take ownership of a finance function within manufacturing?

We re recruiting a commercially minded Financial Controller for a manufacturing business in Devon. You ll play a key role in financial management, working closely with senior management and operational teams to improve performance, strengthen controls and support business decisions.

This position would suit someone who enjoys understanding how a business operates, identifying opportunities for improvement and translating financial information into practical advice.

What you ll be doing

• Overseeing day-to-day financial management and maintaining effective financial controls.


• Producing accurate management accounts and delivering the month-end process.


• Managing budgets, forecasts and cash flow.


• Analysing costs, margins and financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.


• Working with operational teams on manufacturing costs, stock valuation and variance analysis.


• Improving financial systems, reporting and processes.


• Supporting business planning and investment decisions.


• Coordinating year-end reporting and liaising with external accountants and auditors.

What we re looking for

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance position.


• Previous experience within manufacturing and a good understanding of stock, costing and operational finance.


• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills.


• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and confidence using Excel and financial systems.


• The ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across the business.


• A proactive, hands-on approach and confidence taking ownership.

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification would be advantageous; relevant experience will also be considered.

The opportunity

With a salary of £65,000 per annum, this is an opportunity to make a direct contribution to a manufacturing business, combining financial control with commercial insight and close involvement in operational performance.