Financial Controller

Serve Talent; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Plant Financial Controller to join a significant production site in Norwich. The ideal candidate will drive financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decisions. This role requires fluency in Mandarin and experience in manufacturing finance. Responsibilities include budget management, variance analysis, and preparing financial reports. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the plant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management within a manufacturing context.
• Strong analytical skills to identify financial performance issues.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare accurate financial reports including income statements.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Financial leadership

Manufacturing experience

Financial analysis

Job description

Job Description

Plant Financial Controller

Location : Norwich, Norfolk

Employment Type : Full time

Salary : Competitive

Are you an experienced financial leader with strong manufacturing experience? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major production site as a key member of the management team, responsible for driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the plant.

As this role supports international stakeholders, fluency in Mandarin is essential.

What you’ll be doing :

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Developing and managing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conducting detailed variance analysis to compare actuals against budget and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Preparing accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Implementing, improving, and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Coordinating internal and external audits and supporting the implementation of audit actions.

Operational & Production Support

• Analysing production and operational data to highlight inefficiencies, scrap levels, rework, and productivity issues.
• Working closely with operational …