Hands-On Manufacturing Financial Controller (6-Month FTC)

NLB Solutions; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NLB Solutions are partnering with a manufacturing business to appoint a Financial Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is office-based and will report to the MD, with one direct report, with possible conversion to a permanent position.

The candidate will lead month-end close, deliver P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions. Strong UK GAAP/US GAAP/SOX knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Experience in a Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leadership role.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, and statutory reporting.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Deliver accurate profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare management accounts, KPI reporting, and detailed variance analysis.
• Ensure timely reporting to corporate finance teams.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis capabilities.
• Perform pricing evaluations and profitability analysis.
• Maintain compliance with UK statutory reporting requirements, US GAAP, SOX, and internal policies.
• Strengthen financial controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure completion and sign-off of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage VAT returns, corporation tax packs, payroll submissions, and statutory filings.
• Lead annual standard cost roll and absorption costing activities.
• Oversee inventory valuation and annual stock take processes.
• Support operations with manufacturing performance reporting.
• Monitor capital expenditure and fixed asset management.
• Manage external and internal audit processes.
• Coordinate activities with tax, payroll, and R&D teams.
• Oversee working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management.
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Oversee OneStream reporting, budgeting, and forecasting submissions.
• Support ERP and finance system improvements.
• Manage lease accounting and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Manufacturing experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

UK GAAP/US GAAP/SOX knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

OneStream

ERP systems

Job description

NLB Solutions are partnering with a manufacturing business to appoint a Financial Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is office-based and will report to the MD, with one direct report, with possible conversion to a permanent position.

The candidate will lead month-end close, deliver P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions. Strong UK GAAP/US GAAP/SOX knowledge is essential.