Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Financial Controller for a Peterborough-based manufacturing business. You will lead the in-house finance team, manage the outsourced accounting provider, and oversee management and statutory accounts, VAT and payroll, acting as a strategic finance partner.

The role drives financial strategy, provides insights for decision-making, improves processes and controls, and covers budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and IT systems oversight.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications and manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the in-house finance team and manage outsourced accounting provider.
• Oversee preparation and quality of management and statutory accounts, VAT and payroll.
• Act as strategic finance partner to senior management and the wider business.
• Provide financial insights to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Improve financial processes and controls to support scaling manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Oversee IT systems and infrastructure, including external IT support.
• Identify opportunities to add value across departments from production to commercial.

Education

Professional accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

As the Financial Controller in the manufacturing sector, based in Peterborough, you'll oversee the financial operations, ensuring the business runs efficiently and profitably. This role plays a key part in driving financial strategy and providing insights that support decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is an established manufacturing business based in Peterborough, known for delivering high-quality products and maintaining high operational standards. They pride themselves on fostering a positive team culture and providing opportunities for growth and development.

Description

• Leading and developing the in-house finance team, while managing the relationship with the outsourced accounting provider.


• Overseeing the preparation and quality of management and statutory accounts, VAT and payroll.


• Acting as a strategic finance partner to the senior management team and wider business.


• Providing financial insight and analysis to support commercial and operational decisions.


• Improving financial processes and controls to support a scaling manufacturing business.


• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.


• Overseeing IT systems and infrastructure, including managing any external IT support providers.


• Identifying opportunities to add value across departments, from production to commercial functions.

Profile

• Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).


• Experience in financial management within the manufacturing industry.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £72,000 to £85,000, dependent on the level of experience.


• Permanent position based in Peterborough.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.