Group Financial Controller

Filtronic; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer in Tees Valley is seeking a qualified accountant to lead a finance team and manage financial functions across the UK, USA, and China. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, driving forecasts, and enhancing business processes. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Excel, data analysis, and experience in the manufacturing sector. This role offers an outstanding salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with CFO or Finance Director to drive performance.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team of five colleagues and day‑to‑day finance function.
• Produce consolidated Group management accounts and legal entity accounts.
• Manage treasury and cash‑flow forecasting.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Who we are

Filtronic is a leading designer and manufacturer of high‑performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimetre‑wave (mmWave) subsystems. Since 1977 we have built a strong reputation as trusted partners to global technology leaders across telecommunications, aerospace, defence, space and critical communications.

What we do

We design and deliver a broad portfolio of transceivers, power amplifiers, filters and custom solutions operating up to 175 GHz. Our technologies enable high‑capacity 5G backhaul, satellite communications and secure defence systems. We offer fully integrated services spanning design, manufacturing, and testing, supported by advanced hybrid manufacturing and microelectronic assembly.

Filtronic plc is

an AIM listed plc, on a rapid growth trajectory, recently named Business of the Year at the North East Business Awards and winner of Best Technology Award at the AIM Awards 2025. With record revenues (£56.3M FY 2025), landmark space and defence contracts, and a clear roadmap for innovation, this is the moment for exceptionally talented people to join us on our exciting journey.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team of five colleagues and day‑to‑day finance function.
• Produce consolidated Group management accounts and legal entity accounts in the UK, USA and China.
• Analyse sales and margin, and drive the monthly business re‑forecast.
• Review monthly overhead cost and manage balance sheet control and working capital.
• Calculate business case investment for commercial opportunities and engineering developments (NPV, ROI and payback).
• Appraise projects in partnership with the Director of Programmes.
• Manage treasury and cash‑flow forecasting; review Group payroll monthly.
• Lead on‑site year‑end audit and statutory accounts preparation at subsidiary level; assist with Group statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Support the CFO in annual business planning and tax compliance.
• Improve Group controls and business processes, and optimise ERP (NetSuite) automation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience partnering with CFO or Finance Director to drive performance.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or technology sectors.
• Experience translating data into clear decision‑making insights.
• Exposure to supply chain or project‑based cost structures.

Benefits

We recognise the value of exceptional talent. This role is backed by an outstanding salary and benefits package, benchmarked close to the top of the sector.

EEO Statement

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.