Financial Controller: Inventory & ERP Transformation

Michael Page; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Controller for an international engineering and manufacturing business. The role is broad and hands-on, offering commercial exposure and a chance to influence performance across multiple markets and currencies.

You will be involved in ERP implementation, group reporting, and stock/inventory valuation, while partnering with stakeholders to drive profitability and cost control.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with professional credential (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of stock and inventory accounting/valuation.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Stock valuation and inventory accounting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to analyse costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost control and profitability.
• Prepare information for board reporting.
• Support ERP/finance system improvements.
• Provide commercially focused analysis to senior management.
• Work across international operations and currencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Commercial mindset

Stock/inventory accounting

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Controller for an international engineering and manufacturing business. The role is broad and hands-on, offering commercial exposure and a chance to influence performance across multiple markets and currencies.

You will be involved in ERP implementation, group reporting, and stock/inventory valuation, while partnering with stakeholders to drive profitability and cost control.