Manufacturing Finance Controller – Operations

Lotus Cars; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme (ECOS)

25 vacation days + bank holidays

Performance bonus

Future-proof pension

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Job summary

Lotus Cars is seeking a Financial Controller – Operations to join our Finance team at the Hethel manufacturing facility. You will lead financial reporting, budgeting and analysis for the operations site, partnering with site leadership to drive efficiency and performance.

This role focuses on developing accounting systems and operational data, supporting system transitions and continuous improvement across Finance and Operations. A manufacturing environment and ERP expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting professional with up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience working in manufacturing finance and operations.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with Operations Finance and Group Finance.
• Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.

Skills

Accounting/finance expertise

Manufacturing experience

ERP systems

SAP experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Lotus Cars is seeking a Financial Controller – Operations to join our Finance team at the Hethel manufacturing facility. You will lead financial reporting, budgeting and analysis for the operations site, partnering with site leadership to drive efficiency and performance.

This role focuses on developing accounting systems and operational data, supporting system transitions and continuous improvement across Finance and Operations. A manufacturing environment and ERP expertise are preferred.