Financial Controller

Morgan Ryder Associates; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking a Financial Controller on a fixed-term basis in Merseyside. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in manufacturing finance, demonstrating expertise in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial leadership. Join a dynamic environment where your skills can significantly drive financial performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Conduct cash flow analysis to support working capital management.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with insights.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Controller

Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Merseyside

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast–paced environment and have hands–on expertise with SAP, budgeting, and financial leadership?

We're looking for a Financial Controller to join a growing business and play a key role in driving financial performance across their operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month–end close process and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheets in line with corporate and statutory requirements.
• Conduct cash flow analysis to support working capital management and forecasting.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts with commentary and insights.
• Build and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Perform detailed cost analysis to identify savings and improve profitability.
• Lead pricing reviews and support commercial teams with financial insight and analysis.
• Ensure integrity and efficiency of financial systems, with strong usage of SAP.
• Partner with operations to analyse production performance, variances, and KPIs.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and effective internal controls.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and proactive problem–solving.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.