Financial Controller

Michael Page; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Financial Controller based in Nottinghamshire, England. This role involves leading financial planning, ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and driving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in financial management within the manufacturing sector, offering a salary range of £75k to £80k with opportunities for progression. You'll develop the finance team and improve processes while collaborating with various departments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a Financial Controller.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong appetite for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the UK.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with GAAP.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop the UK finance team to build capability.

Skills

Team management

Reporting

VAT

Budgets

Systems development

Process improvement

Education

Qualified Financial Controller

Job description

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Base Pay Range

£30m turnover Manufacturing group based in North Notts. Salary based on your skills and experience.

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for the UK.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support commercial decisions, operational improvements and long‑term business planning.
• Partner with the UK leadership team to drive profitability, margin improvement and cost control.
• Deliver analysis and recommendations on capital investments, pricing and major customer agreements.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with GAAP and Group requirements.
• Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate audit activities with external auditors.
• Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, Corporation Tax and payroll taxes.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure adherence to Group policies and financial governance standards.

Operational Finance & Performance Management

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting systems and operational efficiency.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain teams with cost analysis, inventory control and production variance reporting.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to measure performance across financial and operational areas.
• Lead initiatives to enhance cash flow management and working capital performance.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the UK finance team to build capability and ensure strong succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Work cross‑functionally to strengthen financial understanding across non‑finance teams.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between the UK and the Group finance team.
• Align UK reporting, forecasting and controls with global standards.
• Support group‑wide initiatives, system upgrades and strategic projects.

Profile

Hands‑on, qualified Financial Controller with an appetite for process improvement and team development. Manufacturing experience preferred.

Job Offer

£75‑80k with progression opportunity.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Team management
• Reporting
• VAT
• Budgets
• Systems development
• Process improvement

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Plastics Manufacturing and Plastics & Rubber Product Manufacturing

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