Financial Controller

Michael Page; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Bonus: 10%

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Financial Controller for a highly visible finance leadership role in a manufacturing/ops environment in North Bristol. You will own budgeting and long-range planning, partner with factory leadership, and drive performance through insightful financial analysis and robust business cases.

The role combines strategic direction with hands-on execution, requiring a credible leader who can influence stakeholders and deliver transformation benefits across finance and

Qualifications

• Recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or operational environments.
• Proven track record of business partnering senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.

Responsibilities

• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, providing clear insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive performance, challenge assumptions, and identify growth opportunities.
• Deliver meaningful analysis on manufacturing performance, plant efficiency, productivity, cost control, and profitability.
• Lead initiatives on inventory management, working capital optimisation, margin improvement, and cash generation.
• Develop robust financial models and business cases for investments, capital projects, and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain statutory accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring regulatory and corporate requirements are met.
• Own month-end and year-end processes to provide timely, accurate financial information.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance across the business.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes, systems, reporting and controls.

Skills

Finance leadership

Business partnering

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ ACCA / CIMA

Job description

This is a highly visible finance leadership role within an operational environment, combining strategic business partnering with hands-on commercial leadership. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll use financial insight to drive performance, challenge decision-making, and support the delivery of business objectives.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international business operating within a manufacturing and supply chain-led environment. The organisation is focused on driving operational excellence, enhancing performance, and positioning itself for continued sustainable growth.

With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, the business offers a collaborative and commercially focused culture where finance plays a critical role in influencing strategic direction and operational outcomes. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where visibility, impact, and career development are genuinely available to the right individual.

Description

• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, providing clear insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner closely with operational leaders to drive business performance, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Deliver meaningful analysis around manufacturing performance, plant efficiency, productivity, cost control, and profitability.
• Lead initiatives focused on inventory management, working capital optimisation, margin improvement, and cash generation.
• Develop robust financial models and business cases to support investment decisions, capital projects, and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain responsibility for statutory accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring all regulatory and corporate requirements are met.
• Own month-end and year-end processes, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.
• Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment, identifying risks, strengthening processes, and ensuring appropriate governance across the business.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, reporting, and controls to support operational excellence.
• Support the ongoing evolution of the business following a significant transformation programme, helping embed best practices and a performance-focused culture.
• Build credibility across the organisation as a highly visible, hands-on leader who can operate comfortably between the factory floor, leadership team, and external stakeholders.
• Play a leading role in shaping the future direction of finance within the business, ensuring the function continues to support the organisation's strategic objectives.

Profile

We're looking for an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical capability with outstanding commercial acumen. You will be comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, with the credibility and influencing skills required to challenge stakeholders and drive change.

The successful candidate is likely to offer:

• A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or similarly operational environments.
• A proven track record of business partnering senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.
• Experience driving performance improvement, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organisation.

Job Offer

• Permanent Senior Financial Controller position in North Bristol
• Hybrid working pattern
• Salary of £85,000 to £95,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 10% bonus.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, drive operational performance, and make a visible contribution to the future success of a business, we'd be delighted to speak with you.

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.