Financial Controller

ICAEW; Glossop; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ICAEW, a UK manufacturing business, seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function and report to the Finance Director. You will oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and controls while partnering with operations to drive growth.

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified professionals with manufacturing exposure are preferred. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for strategic impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.
• Experience in Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Manufacturing/engineering industry experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes.
• Partner with operational teams to drive performance and strategic growth.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Your new company

Your new company are a £25 million turnover manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Due to international growth they're now looking to strengthen their finance function with an experienced yet progressive Financial Controller.

Your new role

In your new role as Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the financial leadership for the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls. Working closely with operational teams across the business, you will provide commercial insight and strategic support to drive performance, efficiency, and sustainable growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a well established manufacturing organisation and make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will possess strong technical accounting expertise, alongside experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and the development of robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, capable of partnering effectively with operational stakeholders to drive business performance, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong systems and Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, hands on approach to problem solving are essential, while experience of ERP systems, stock accounting, and manufacturing costings would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return

In return you will join a successful and growing manufacturing business in a key leadership position, with the opportunity to influence business performance and contribute to strategic decision making. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, gaining broad exposure across the organisation while leading a capable finance function. Alongside a salary circa £75,000, the business offers a comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and ambitious environment.