Financial Controller

Elevation Recruitment Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting a Manufacturing Financial Controller in Leeds. The role is senior and hands-on, owning the finance function and partnering with senior leadership to drive performance.

You will blend strong financial control with operational and commercial focus to support growth and decision-making. You will lead the finance team, oversee reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and provide commercial insight to improve margins and profitability across the manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong control environment and management accounting expertise.
• Commercial focus with ability to analyse costs, margins and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function with accurate, timely reporting.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide commercial insight to support business decisions and growth.
• Partner with operational teams to improve cost control and profitability.
• Manage cashflow, working capital and financial forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Commercial finance

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a Manufacturing Financial Controller for a growing manufacturing business based in Leeds. This is a senior, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and work closely with senior leadership to drive business performance.

The role combines strong financial control with a highly operational and commercial focus. You will play a key part in supporting decision-making, improving financial performance and ensuring the business has the insight and controls needed to support its continued growth.

The Role:

As Manufacturing Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, acting as a key business partner to senior management and operational teams.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the finance function and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting
• Overseeing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Providing commercial insight and analysis to support business decisions
• Working closely with operational teams to improve cost control, margins and profitability
• Monitoring manufacturing costs, production performance and variances
• Managing cashflow, working capital and financial forecasting
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls
• Supporting capital expenditure appraisals and investment decisions
• Ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and internal controls
• Developing and improving financial reporting to support business performance
• Partnering with senior leadership to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement

About You:

We are open to candidates who are qualified or qualified, with a strong background in manufacturing or an industrial environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within manufacturing
• Strong financial control and management accounting expertise
• A commercially minded, hands-on approach to finance
• Experience analysing manufacturing costs, margins and operational performance
• The ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience improving financial processes, reporting and controls
• The confidence to take ownership and make a meaningful contribution to business performance

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business in a senior finance position where you can make a genuine impact. You will have close access to senior decision-makers, the opportunity to influence operational and commercial performance, and the scope to improve processes and support the future growth of the business.