Financial Controller

Serve Talent; Telford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Plant Financial Controller to join its management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance and operational efficiency, with essential fluency in Mandarin. Responsibilities include developing budgets, conducting variance analysis, and preparing financial reports. This role is essential for supporting strategic decision-making and compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience in financial leadership roles.
• Ability to conduct variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Compliance Knowledge

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.

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 ...