Plant Finance Controller — Hybrid, Strategic Cost Leader

Michael Page; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus 10%

Pension 10% employer contribution

Life insurance 4x salary

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Plant Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing site. The role focuses on robust controls, accurate reporting and business partnering across the operation.

You will drive budgeting, rolling forecasts and monthly reporting, analyse profitability, and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational performance. Hybrid working is available and a strong team leadership ethos is required.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA) or QBE.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve aggressive targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial operations of a manufacturing site and provide strategic financial insight.
• Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts and monthly reporting with action plans.
• Monitor site profitability, identify risks/opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Manage month-end close, reporting to the Business Unit, and ROI analyses.
• Oversee cost control, productivity initiatives and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Oversee inventory control with Logistics and support external audits.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and accounting controls across the site.
• Develop the accounting team and manage performance/succession planning.
• Oversee site IT systems and budgets to support operations.
• Support continuous improvement and energy management initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Month-end close

Commercial awareness

Leadership & team management

Education

CIMA/ACCA or QBE

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Plant Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing site. The role focuses on robust controls, accurate reporting and business partnering across the operation.

You will drive budgeting, rolling forecasts and monthly reporting, analyse profitability, and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational performance. Hybrid working is available and a strong team leadership ethos is required.