Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Duckmanton; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidate Source Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Controller for a major manufacturing site near Chesterfield. You will lead the site's finance function, report to the General Manager and shape profitability through controls, budgeting and capital decisions.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with manufacturing exposure and strong management accounting, reporting and commercial partnering skills.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Senior finance leadership experience in manufacturing (packaging/FMCG).
• Strong skills in management accounting, reporting, budgeting and control.
• Experience in commercial business partnering and profitability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the site's finance team with strong controls.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and planning.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, inventory controls and stock reconciliation.
• Evaluate capex and improvement initiatives, providing financial recommendations.
• Maintain governance, compliance and audit standards with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Commercial partnering

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

# Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerNovember 2, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Chesterfield* Posted 6 hours ago* £80,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**The numbers tell you how a business is performing. What you do with them determines how it performs next. This Financial Controller opportunity gives you the chance to influence both, taking a leading role in the commercial and operational performance of a major manufacturing site.You'll join a leading international manufacturing business, working alongside an experienced Senior Leadership Team where your financial insight will directly influence decisions on profitability, investment, efficiency and future growth.Based in Markham Vale, you will report to the General Manager and have the autonomy to lead the site's finance function, challenge operational performance and make a genuine difference to how the business operates.What’s in it for you?Salary of circa £80,000, plus car allowance and an annual bonus of up to 25%.25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.Enhanced pension scheme.Life assurance and additional health and wellbeing benefits.A highly influential position within the Senior Leadership Team, with direct input into commercial and operational decisions.Career development opportunities within a large international manufacturing business.Your responsibilities as Financial ControllerLead, develop and manage the site's finance team, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and effective financial processes.Oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning to support business decisions.Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability, manage costs and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.Manage cash flow, working capital, inventory controls and stock reconciliation to strengthen financial performance.Evaluate capital expenditure, investment proposals and business improvement initiatives, providing clear financial recommendations.Maintain financial governance, compliance and audit standards while presenting performance insights to senior stakeholders.### What we’re looking forin a Financial ControllerFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – essential.Previous experience in a senior finance leadership position within a manufacturing environment, ideally packaging or FMCG.Strong management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control experience.Proven experience of commercial business partnering, operational performance analysis and driving profitability improvements.Experience managing finance teams and influencing senior operational and commercial stakeholders.If you're a fully qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing experience, particularly within packaging or FMCG, and want to make a real commercial impact, this Financial Controller position could be the next step you're looking for. Apply today to find out more.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to