Financial Controller

Kd Recruitment Limited; Whitby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Whitby is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and P&L ownership across European and Australian units. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience in small finance functions. This full-time role offers hybrid working options, an annual bonus, and additional perks such as a car allowance. Driving to the workplace is essential due to location.

Benefits

Up to 15% annual bonus

Car allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Car parking available

Qualifications

• Experience translating analysis into clear business decisions.
• Confidence to engage senior stakeholders with attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-starting approach in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate financial reporting following US GAAP.
• Full ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet for EU and Australian units.
• Manage annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.

Skills

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Experience within small finance functions

Excellent communication skills

Proven ability to build productive relationships

Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or similar

Job description

Are you looking to be able to lead a high-impact regional finance remit while enjoying Whitby's quality of life? We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Zip-Pak to recruit a new Financial Controller for their Whitby site. You'll be a key business partner within the group, with reporting and control across two reporting units and leading a small on-site finance team.

This is a pivotal hire that underpins divisional goals and ongoing growth, strengthening financial rigour, insight, and business partnering across operations and commercial teams. You'll own the P&L and balance sheet for both Europe and Australia, elevate forecasting and inventory disciplines, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with the other leaders.

What the Financial Controller job involves

• Lead accurate, timely financial reporting in line with company and group policies (US GAAP), including month-end, quarter-end, year-end close and consolidation.
• Full ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet, covering Inventory Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets.
• Run annual budgeting and forecasting, with monthly outlook updates for EU and Australian units; communicate insights and drivers of performance to stakeholders.
• Act as an engaged business partner to Operations and Commercial teams to build forecasts, segmented P&Ls and support capital investment cases.
• Review results vs plan/forecast/prior year, explain variances through robust analysis, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and improve internal controls; coordinate internal/external audits and manage local reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop a small team making sure processes are documented and up to date.
• Build financial reports and enhance existing reports for use with a new ERP system.
• Manage the Capex investments.

Skills required

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger structures; experience translating analysis into clear business decisions.
• Experience within a small finance functions from the ground upwards.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders; high attention to detail and project management capability.
• Proven ability to build productive cross‑functional relationships and drive operational/financial results; proactive, self‑starting approach.
• Experience within a Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemicals, Distribution or similar industry with goods in and out exposure, managing working in progress, etc.

Other information

• Full time Monday to Friday with Hybrid options available.
• Up to 15% annual bonus.
• Car allowance, laptop and mobile phone.
• Car parking available.
• Due to location, driving is essential to be able to get to work.

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