Financial Controller

Gap Personnel Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function within a manufacturing operation in Devon. The role focuses on strengthening controls, delivering robust management accounts and partnering with senior teams on commercial decisions.

Candidates will bring manufacturing finance experience, strong budgeting and forecasting skills, and a hands-on, proactive approach to ownership. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance position.
• Previous experience within manufacturing and a good understanding of stock, costing and operational finance.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and confidence using Excel and financial systems.
• The ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across the business.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and confidence taking ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial management and maintain strong internal controls.
• Produce accurate management accounts and manage month-end closing.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Analyse costs, margins and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing/operations on costs, stock valuation and variance analysis.
• Improve financial systems, reporting and processes.
• Support business planning and investment decisions.
• Coordinate year-end reporting and liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial systems

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Devon
Salary: £65,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager ready to take ownership of a finance function within manufacturing?

We’re recruiting a commercially minded Financial Controller for a manufacturing business in Devon. You’ll play a key role in financial management, working closely with senior management and operational teams to improve performance, strengthen controls and support business decisions.

This position would suit someone who enjoys understanding how a business operates, identifying opportunities for improvement and translating financial information into practical advice.

What you’ll be doing

• Overseeing day-to-day financial management and maintaining effective financial controls.
• Producing accurate management accounts and delivering the month-end process.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Analysing costs, margins and financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Working with operational teams on manufacturing costs, stock valuation and variance analysis.
• Improving financial systems, reporting and processes.
• Supporting business planning and investment decisions.
• Coordinating year-end reporting and liaising with external accountants and auditors.

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance position.
• Previous experience within manufacturing and a good understanding of stock, costing and operational finance.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and confidence using Excel and financial systems.
• The ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across the business.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and confidence taking ownership.

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification would be advantageous; relevant experience will also be considered.

The opportunity

With a salary of £65,000 per annum, this is an opportunity to make a direct contribution to a manufacturing business, combining financial control with commercial insight and close involvement in operational performance.