Manufacturing Financial Controller – 6-Month Contract

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

Job summary

NLB Solutions is supporting a manufacturing business in recruiting a Qualified Accountant to join as Financial Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is office-based, with a view to permanent opportunities, and reports to the MD.

The position covers financial reporting, budgeting, control enhancements, UK/US GAAP, SOX compliance, VAT and tax, and close collaboration with the MD and corporate finance teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent.
• Experience in Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leadership.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, and statutory reporting.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

VAT & tax compliance

Intercompany accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

OneStream

ERP systems

Job description

NLB Solutions is supporting a manufacturing business in recruiting a Qualified Accountant to join as Financial Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is office-based, with a view to permanent opportunities, and reports to the MD.

The position covers financial reporting, budgeting, control enhancements, UK/US GAAP, SOX compliance, VAT and tax, and close collaboration with the MD and corporate finance teams.