Financial Controller

Swallow Ventures Limited; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing group in Wellingborough seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance function. The role entails managing accurate reporting, overseeing financial forecasts, and enhancing profitability. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong manufacturing finance background and excellent leadership skills. A competitive salary of £55,000 - £62,000, along with benefits like annual leave and healthcare coverage, is on offer.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus company shutdown over Christmas

BUPA single healthcare cover

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexi Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing finance.
• Skilled in producing management and statutory accounts under tight deadlines.
• Experienced in team leadership, coaching, and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate month-end and year-end reporting.
• Oversee preparation of forecasts, annual operating plans, and 5-year strategic plans.
• Manage all balance sheet controls and compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Proactive solutions-focused approach

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

Job description

If you're an experienced finance professional ready to take full ownership of a fast-moving business, this Financial Controller position could be your next big step. You'll be joining a successful manufacturing group, based in Wellingborough, with a long-established reputation for quality, innovation and performance. This isn't just about managing numbers - it's about driving improvement, shaping financial strategy, and influencing the business at every level. You'll be the financial heartbeat of the operation, supporting the Managing Director, developing your team, and ensuring the business continues to grow with confidence and control. If you've been waiting for a chance to truly make an impact - leading from the front while still being hands‑on enough to make a difference day to day - this could be exactly what you've been looking for. Due to the nature of the role and business, the role will be based five days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate month‑end and year‑end reporting for UK and overseas entities
• Oversee preparation of forecasts, annual operating plans and 5‑year strategic plans
• Manage all balance sheet controls, capital expenditure and compliance
• Partner with senior management to drive profitability and cost‑efficiency
• Lead and mentor a small finance team and manage the IT function
• Ensure legal, tax and audit requirements are met with precision
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and systems

The Ideal Candidate

• Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Strong background in manufacturing finance
• Skilled in producing management and statutory accounts under tight deadlines
• Experienced in team leadership, coaching and development
• Commercially minded with excellent analytical and communication skills
• Confident influencing at all levels with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach

What's On Offer

• £55,000 - £62,000 salary, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus company shutdown over Christmas
• BUPA single healthcare cover
• Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Perkbox, Cycle to Work scheme and "Flexi Fridays"
• Supportive environment focused on wellbeing, including health MOTs, flu vaccines and fresh fruit weekly

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on 01926 290 290 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

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