Financial Controller

Butler Rose; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose in Northampton seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function in a growing manufacturing business. You’ll partner with operations to drive profitability, deliver performance reporting, and ensure robust financial control.

Reporting to the MD, you’ll manage budgeting, cash flow, and compliance, guiding a team and interfacing with auditors, banks and advisers to support strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with UK or international credentials.
• Experience in Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, stock management and operational finance knowledge.
• Commercially aware with stakeholder influence.
• Proven leadership and people management.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team with high performance standards.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs and board packs.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Provide insightful financial analysis for commercial decisions.
• Oversee statutory accounts and year-end audits.
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor costs, inventory valuation and margins.
• Drive improvements in reporting, controls and processes.
• Collaborate with production and operations to improve profitability.
• Lead capex analysis and investment appraisals.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks and advisers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic financial planning

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Northampton
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

My client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Northampton, supplying high-quality products to customers across the UK and international markets. they are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their leadership team and play a key role in driving financial performance and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full responsibility for the finance function, providing strategic financial insight alongside robust financial control. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and continuous improvement.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and board reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and margin performance.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, controls, and business processes.
• Partner with production, supply chain, and operational management teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead capital expenditure analysis and investment appraisals.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and professional advisers.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
• Strong manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sector experience.
• Excellent understanding of cost accounting, stock management, and operational finance.
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• Hands-on approach with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.