Manufacturing Financial Controller – Hands-on Leader

Hewett Recruitment; Malvern; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Health cover

Life assurance / death in service

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a Malvern-based manufacturing business. You will report to the Finance Director, lead a finance team, and drive day-to-day financial management and controls across the group.

The role collaborates with operations and supports commercial and strategic projects. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA), with manufacturing costing expertise, and a hands-on, commercially focused approach.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA essential.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance leader.
• Manufacturing background required.
• Strong costing, stock and inventory knowledge.
• Proven team management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and report to local management and group.
• Manage stock costing system, inventory valuation, variance analysis and stock takes.
• Lead budget prep including standard costing and overhead absorption.
• Prepare governance reporting with exposure to the Group Board.
• Oversee payroll across UK, Ireland and Czech Republic; pensions, year-end, and P11Ds.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Oversee purchase ledger, supplier payments and credit control.
• Support audits and corporation tax matters; maintain robust controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a Malvern-based manufacturing business. You will report to the Finance Director, lead a finance team, and drive day-to-day financial management and controls across the group.

The role collaborates with operations and supports commercial and strategic projects. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA), with manufacturing costing expertise, and a hands-on, commercially focused approach.