Financial Controller

OM Search Consultants LTD; Leicester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Share Scheme

Job summary

OM Search Consultants LTD is representing a fast-growing UK manufacturing SME seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to run the finance function and partner with the CEO on commercial decisions. The role covers UK and US operations, consolidation and growing governance across the group.

You'll lead monthly reporting, budgets and forecasting, drive commercial analysis to improve revenue and margins, and oversee controls, with exposure to cross-border compliance and potential future M&A

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong Financial Controller or Head of Finance experience in a growing SME.
• Manufacturing or international exposure is highly desirable.
• You’ll be commercially minded, confident, challenging senior leaders, and balancing detailed financial control with strategic decision-making.
• Experience with US entities, consolidation, M&A or due diligence is a real advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting and insightful board packs.
• Budgets, forecasts and long‑term modelling.
• Commercial analysis to improve revenue, margin and cost control.
• UK & US consolidation and cross-border compliance.
• Financial controls, governance and tax integrity.
• Stakeholder relationships with auditors, banks and advisers.
• Process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Transaction readiness for future investment or M&A activity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic finance

Leadership

Consolidation

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

UK Manufacturing SME | UK & US Markets

A sharp, hands‑on finance leader to run the entire finance function and act as the CEO’s commercial partner.

The business is a fast‑growing UK manufacturing SME with operations in both the UK and US, and they are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of our finance function. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll shape financial strategy, strengthen controls, and drive commercial performance across the group.

This is a broad, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail while influencing senior leaders and supporting international growth.

What you’ll lead:

• Monthly reporting and insightful board packs
• Budgets, forecasts and long‑term modelling
• Commercial analysis to improve revenue, margin and cost control
• UK & US consolidation and cross‑border compliance
• Financial controls, governance and tax integrity
• Stakeholder relationships with auditors, banks and advisers
• Process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Transaction readiness for future investment or M&A activity

Managing & Mentoring a Team

Requirements

The Ideal Person

• A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong Financial Controller or Head of Finance experience in a growing SME.
• Manufacturing or international exposure is highly desirable.
• You’ll be commercially minded, confident, challenging senior leaders, and comfortable balancing detailed financial control with strategic decision‑making.
• Experience with US entities, consolidation, M&A or due diligence is a real advantage.

Benefits

• £70,000 Salary
• Pension
• Bonus
• Share Scheme