Financial Controller

Hays; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer and distributor of environmental safety solutions seeks a Financial Controller of Operations to lead a finance team and enhance financial processes. This hands-on role emphasizes cash management and compliance while supporting organizational financial insights. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, contributing to significant business transformation.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or QBE with strong operational finance experience.
• Solid knowledge of VAT, PAYE, payroll, and transactional finance is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing with £20M+ turnover preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 4 finance staff.
• Oversee UK payroll, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations.
• Support senior leadership with financial insights.

Skills

Operational finance experience

Process improvement

Cash management

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant or QBE

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Hays Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Financial Controller of Operations

Hays Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Financial Controller - Manufacturing Sector
Your new companyA well-established and rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of environmental safety solutions. With multiple production and distribution sites across Europe and recent private equity backing, the business is undergoing significant transformation, particularly in the UK, where systems and processes are being modernised.
Your new roleAs Financial Controller of Operations, you'll be based at a key UK manufacturing site, working closely with the UK Financial Controller and leading a team of four transactional finance staff. You'll play a pivotal role in improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting the wider business with financial insights. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on cash management, VAT, payroll oversight, and business partnering with sales, purchasing, and group finance teams.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a team of 4 finance staff
• Overseeing UK payroll (outsourced), VAT returns, and bank reconciliations
• Managing the Invoice Discounting facility and short-term cash flow forecasting
• Supporting senior leadership with financial information and analysis
• Driving process improvements and supporting ERP system enhancements
• Assisting with external audits and regulatory reporting

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant or QBE with strong operational finance experience
• Background in manufacturing or production environments (£20M+ turnover preferred)
• Solid knowledge of VAT, PAYE, payroll, and transactional finance
• Experience with Invoice Discounting and cash management
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for process improvement
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to team development
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day from home)
• Flexible working options available
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, PE-backed business
• Supportive team culture and career development opportunities

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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