Financial Controller

Lord Search & Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care manufacturer in the United Kingdom is looking for a Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This role involves leading a finance team and steering financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning during a significant business transformation. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing and strong ERP skills (preferably SAP). Competitive salary of approximately £65,000 plus bonus and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance professional with experience in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and influence at board level.
• Comfortable with operational detail and strategic complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing finance team and take ownership of financial reporting.
• Managing forecasting, tax, compliance, and risk management.
• Influence commercial decisions and operational efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Strategic planning

ERP experience (SAP preferred)

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Market-Leading Personal Care Manufacturer

c 65,000 + Bonus & Benefits North West

Are you ready to shape the future of a business undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history?

Our client, a leading manufacturer of personal care products, is investing over 200 million in a brand‑new, purpose‑built manufacturing and office facility—marking a bold step forward in innovation, capability, and growth. As part of this exciting journey, they are seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in steering the business through this next chapter.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead a high‑performing finance team and take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, tax, compliance, risk management and strategic planning. This is a high‑impact role where your insights will directly influence commercial decisions, operational efficiency, and long‑term strategy.

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking executive team at a time of major investment and transformation—making this not just a job, but a career‑defining opportunity.

Your Profile

We’re looking for a hands‑on, commercially astute finance professional with a proven track record in fast‑paced manufacturing environments. You’ll be comfortable navigating both operational detail and strategic complexity, and confident influencing stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom.

Key attributes:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and influence at board level
• Hands‑on approach with strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)
• Commercially minded, with a passion for driving growth and efficiency

Why Join?

This is more than a finance role—it’s a chance to be part of a business that’s investing heavily in its future, its people, and its products. You’ll be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the company’s trajectory for years to come.

If you’re ready to take on a role with real influence, visibility, and opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV quoting reference 10156.