Manufacturing Finance Leader — Hands-On Controller (Profit Share)

Morgan Ryder Associates; Rhodesia; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Company pension

Healthcare/wellbeing support

Employee discount programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Optional company car

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates seeks a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead finance across two UK sites. You will own close processes, statutory reporting, cost management and cash flow while partnering with senior leadership to drive profitability and strategic decisions.

The role is hands-on, with travel between Burgess Hill and Worksop, and offers a clear path to influence the finance function within a growing international group.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial control and budgeting/forecasting.
• Manufacturing costing, inventory experience preferred.
• Hands-on leadership in small finance teams.
• ERP experience and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close, accounting and IFRS compliance.
• Oversee statutory accounts, VAT and external audits.
• Drive financial controls, processes and reporting improvements.
• Manage manufacturing costing, margins and profitability.
• Handle stock accounting, inventory and working capital.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, planning and cash flow.
• Provide commercial analysis and partner with senior leadership.
• Develop finance teams and oversee ERP enhancements.
• Coordinate with external advisers and international group finance.

Skills

Financial control

Budgeting & forecasting

Commercial business partnering

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership/people management

Travel readiness

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA advantageous

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates seeks a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead finance across two UK sites. You will own close processes, statutory reporting, cost management and cash flow while partnering with senior leadership to drive profitability and strategic decisions.

The role is hands-on, with travel between Burgess Hill and Worksop, and offers a clear path to influence the finance function within a growing international group.