Plant Controller

SF Recruitment (Birmingham) Careers; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller for a manufacturing site in Coventry. The role involves leading financial reporting, managing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified finance professional with experience in financial governance and team leadership, aiming to drive performance in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and leading finance teams.
• Strong analytical skills for variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Ability to prepare budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial reporting for the site.
• Manage month-end processes and detailed variance analysis.
• Prepare and present budgets and forecasts for P&L and cash flow.
• Oversee plant performance reporting and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Leadership

Education

Fully qualified Finance professional

Job description

Financial Controller (Manufacturing Site)

4 days a week on-site and 1 day WFH

Are you ready to take the lead in driving financial performance at a major manufacturing facility?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and fully qualified Finance professional to step into a pivotal plant-level leadership role within a global organisation known for innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

As the Site Financial Controller, you will act as a key business partner to the plant management team, ensuring strong financial governance, operational control, and the achievement of critical performance measures including sales, operating income, cash flow, inventory, and headcount targets.

You will lead a dedicated on-site finance team, champion continuous improvement, and ensure robust compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all aspects of financial reporting for the site, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal deadlines.
• Manage month-end processes, including detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Prepare and present budgets and forecasts covering P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Oversee plant performance reporting through financial systems and support the wider management team with actionable insights.