Financial Controller

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a finance leader to support strategic decision-making in a manufacturing business. The role involves leading a team, driving process improvements, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, along with flexible working options including three days a week in the office in Cheshire.

Benefits

25 days of holiday leave

Performance-based bonus

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications.
• Confident, proactive, and able to challenge constructively.
• Experienced in financial controls and compliance.
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership with financial insight and reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of direct reports.
• Drive ERP implementation and process improvements.
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance.
• Oversee month-end, year-end, and audit processes.

Skills

Financial insight and reporting

Team leadership

Financial controls and compliance

Coaching and developing team members

Process improvements

Education

Qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

This is a high-impact finance leadership role supporting strategic decision-making in an exciting manufacturing business. You'll lead a motivated team, drive process improvements, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across operations.

Client Details

A long-established UK manufacturing business. The business is stable, and investing in operational improvements, including ERP transformation and process improvement.

Description

• Support senior leadership with financial insight and reporting
• Lead and develop a team of direct reports
• Partner with operational teams across the business
• Drive ERP implementation and process improvements
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance
• Contribute to strategic decision-making at divisional level
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders
• Oversee month-end, year-end, and audit processes

Profile

• Qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Confident and proactive, able to challenge constructively
• Experienced in financial controls and compliance
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Driven, ambitious, and ready to hit the ground running

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum.
• 25 days of holiday leave.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Flexible start and finish times to suit your schedule.
• Opportunity to work three days a week in the office in Cheshire.