Manufacturing Finance Controller | Lead Finance & Growth

2i Recruit Ltd; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday including Bank Hols

Twice-yearly bonus

Annual salary review

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd. seeks an experienced Finance Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-company manufacturing business. Office based role; you will manage a small team and ensure robust controls, accurate reporting and support growth.

Responsibilities include month-end, management accounts, cash flow, and liaising with auditors and HMRC. Experience in Sage 200 Manufacturing and R&D/Patent Box is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified or equivalent in accounting with strong leadership experience.
• Manufacturing sector background essential and 10+ years in finance leadership.
• Strong reporting and management accounting expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, reporting, forecasting and month-end processes.
• Produce management accounts, board reports and financial analysis.
• Manage cash flow, VAT, year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Oversee ledgers, credit control and reconciliations across multiple companies.
• Prepare R&D tax claims and support Patent Box requirements.
• Lead and develop the finance team and work with operational colleagues.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Management accounting

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience

Tools

Sage 200 Manufacturing

Job description

2i Recruit Ltd. seeks an experienced Finance Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-company manufacturing business. Office based role; you will manage a small team and ensure robust controls, accurate reporting and support growth.

Responsibilities include month-end, management accounts, cash flow, and liaising with auditors and HMRC. Experience in Sage 200 Manufacturing and R&D/Patent Box is advantageous.