Plant Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus: 10% of salary

Pension: 10% employer contribution

Life insurance: 4x basic salary

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a Plant Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing site, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and strong business partnering across the operation.

The role covers budgeting, rolling forecasts, monthly reporting, profitability analysis, inventory control, audits and governance, with hybrid working options and a strong emphasis on developing the accounting team within a complex, multinational

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or QBE
• Strong knowledge of SAP architecture and key user capabilities
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Able to operate under pressure and meet targets

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations of the manufacturing site
• Manage month-end close and reporting to Business Unit
• Oversee budgeting, rolling forecasts and performance analysis
• Control costs, inventory and manufacturing cost price calculations
• Develop and coach the accounting team and manage IT budgets

Skills

Financial management

Commercial awareness

People leadership

Business partnering

Education

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

SAP

Job description

This Plant Financial Controller role is focused on leading the financial operations of a manufacturing site, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and effective business partnering across the operation.

Client Details

Large, complex and highly successful manufacturing business operating within a global group environment.

Description

• Supporting the Plant Management Team with financial insight and contributing to strategic and operational decision-making.
• Leading the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts and monthly reporting activities, ensuring accurate financial performance tracking and robust action plans.
• Monitoring and analysing site profitability, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing detailed recommendations to improve financial and operational performance.
• Managing month-end close, reporting to the Business Unit, investment appraisals and return-on-investment analysis.
• Overseeing cost control activities, including productivity improvement initiatives, manufacturing cost analysis and cost price calculations.
• Taking ownership of inventory control processes alongside the Logistics team and supporting external audits.
• Ensuring strong financial governance, compliance and accounting controls across the site.
• Managing and developing the accounting team, including performance management, training and succession planning.
• Overseeing site IT systems and budgets, ensuring systems are maintained and optimised to support business operations.
• Supporting continuous improvement and energy management initiatives, contributing to long-term operational efficiency and sustainability goals.

Profile

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA) or QBE

Knowledge of the architecture of SAP and a proficient key user essential

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels and within different functions in a multi-national environment

Strong commercial awareness and business acumen

Able to work under pressure with a strong desire to achieve aggressive targets within

A strong work ethic and team orientation

Significant experience within a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment essential

Job Offer

• Salary: £70,000 - £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Bonus: 10% of salary.
• Pension: 10% employer contribution.
• Hybrid working: Option to work from home 2 days a week if required.
• Life insurance: 4 times basic salary.