Financial Controller

Serve Talent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Plant Financial Controller to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making. The role requires fluency in Mandarin and strong manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include budget management, financial reporting, and operational support to improve efficiency. Join a key management team position within a major production site, contributing to overall success and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a financial leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and financial forecasts.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and improve operational efficiency.
• Support strategic decision-making across the plant.
• Coordinating internal and external audits.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Budget management

Job description

Plant Financial Controller

Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Competitive

Are you an experienced financial leader with strong manufacturing experience? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major production site as a key member of the management team, responsible for driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the plant.

As this role supports international stakeholders, fluency in Mandarin is essential.

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Developing and managing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conducting detailed variance analysis to compare actuals against budget and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Preparing accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Implementing, improving, and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Coordinating internal and external audits and supporting the implementation of audit actions.

Operational & Production Support

• Analysing production and operational data to highlight inefficiencies, scrap levels, rework, and productivity issues.
• Working closely with operational ...