Financial Controller

Castle Employment; Malton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Malton seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting skills, be commercially astute, and proficient in accounting software. This role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, excellent growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a similar Finance Manager/Financial Controller role.
• Hands-on experience in costing and financial reporting.
• Confident in multi-site operations with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations and ensure financial control.
• Lead and support the finance team, driving improvement.
• Present monthly management accounts to senior leadership.
• Deliver budgeting and financial analysis for commercial decisions.
• Manage payroll, VAT, and reconciliations for compliance.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Sage

Xero

SAP

Job description

Overview

A well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Malton is recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and commercially focused finance professional to take ownership of the finance function within a multi-site business. Offering a competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance operations across multiple sites, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective cashflow management
• Lead and support a small finance team — getting involved in the day-to-day where needed, while driving continuous improvement and best practice
• Take ownership of monthly management accounts, presenting insightful analysis and commentary to the Senior Leadership Team
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis to support key commercial decisions and drive business performance
• Oversee payroll, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency
• Partner with operations and site managers to provide commercial insight around costs, margins, and productivity
• Review and develop financial systems and processes to support the business's growth and improve reporting capability
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate the annual audit process with external partners

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA, or qualified by experience with proven success in a similar Finance Manager or Financial Controller role within manufacturing or engineering
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in management accounting, costing, and financial reporting
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or SAP
• Confident working across multi-site operations, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute, proactive, and adaptable — comfortable balancing day-to-day operations with strategic finance responsibilities

This position is based in Malton, North Yorkshire, and is easily commutable from York, Scarborough, Pickering, Driffield, Pocklington, and Thirsk.

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