Financial Controller

Lord Accounting & Finance; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of personal care products is seeking a Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This pivotal role involves leading financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning, impacting the company's transformation and growth. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with experience in manufacturing and strong ERP skills. This is a career-defining opportunity amidst significant investment in innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead and influence at board level.
• Hands-on finance professional with a strong focus on growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and forecasting activities.
• Engage in strategic planning and risk management.
• Influence commercial decisions and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leading finance teams

Commercially minded

Influencing stakeholders

Strong ERP experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of a business undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history?

Our client, a leading manufacturer of personal care products, is investing over £200 million in a brand-new, purpose-built manufacturing and office facility-marking a bold step forward in innovation, capability, and growth. As part of this exciting journey, they are seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in steering the business through this next chapter.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead a high-performing finance team and take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, tax, compliance, risk management and strategic planning. This is a high-impact role where your insights will directly influence commercial decisions, operational efficiency, and long-term strategy.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking executive team at a time of major investment and transformation-making this not just a job, but a career-defining opportunity.

Your Profile

We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially astute finance professional with a proven track record in fast-paced manufacturing environments. You’ll be comfortable navigating both operational detail and strategic complexity, and confident influencing stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom.
Key attributes:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and influence at board level
• Hands-on approach with strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)
• Commercially minded, with a passion for driving growth and efficiency

Why Join?

This is more than a finance role-it’s a chance to be part of a business that’s investing heavily in its future, its people, and its products. You’ll be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the company’s trajectory for years to come.

If you’re ready to take on a role with real influence, visibility, and opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV quoting reference 10156.