Financial Controller

Recruit 2 You; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Nottingham is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to lead their financial function. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow, alongside supporting strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and must have ERP experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Pension & flexitime

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role, ideally manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, accounting, payroll, and treasury functions.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee stock, WIP accounting, and group consolidation.
• Support HR, recruitment, and compliance administration.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Strong commercial awareness

ERP experience

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller - Manufacturing — Nottingham — Full-time, office-based — Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong leadership and a passion for operational excellence? Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function while overseeing business administration and HR.

You'll take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management, while supporting the Managing Director in shaping financial strategy and driving performance. This hands-on role also involves consolidating UK and international group accounts and optimising ERP systems (SAP Business One or similar).

What You\'ll Do

• Lead finance, accounting, payroll, and treasury functions.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee stock, WIP accounting, and group consolidation.
• Support HR, recruitment, and compliance administration.

What You\'ll Bring

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Minimum 5 years\' experience in a senior finance role, ideally manufacturing.
• Strong commercial awareness and ERP experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Pension & flexitime
• Free on-site parking

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