Manufacturing Financial Controller – Production Cost

HENI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HENI is seeking an experienced Financial Controller - Manufacturing to lead the production costing and stock accounting from our South East London production site. You will own the production plan, manage standard costing, reconcile ERP with warehouse systems, and analyse variances affecting margins.

The role requires collaboration with UK finance and overseas teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 3–5 years in manufacturing accounting, strong Excel skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with manufacturing accounting experience (3–5 years) and proven expertise in production costing and cost allocation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced cost modelling and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own the production plan with the UK and overseas teams to ensure correct accounting.
• Oversee stock accounting: standard costing, month-end reconciliation with ERP/WMS, track variances and WIP.
• Monitor raw material usage and ensure COGS accuracy with margin analysis.
• Prepare artist returns and manage agreed payment shares.
• Review and approve stock invoices and warehouse subcontractor costs.
• Collaborate closely with the UK finance team.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Production costing

Cost allocation

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

HENI is seeking an experienced Financial Controller - Manufacturing to lead the production costing and stock accounting from our South East London production site. You will own the production plan, manage standard costing, reconcile ERP with warehouse systems, and analyse variances affecting margins.

The role requires collaboration with UK finance and overseas teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 3–5 years in manufacturing accounting, strong Excel skills, and excellent