Site Finance Controller

Chase and Holland; Healing; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is hiring a Site Financial Controller for a manufacturing site near Grimsby. The role involves full ownership of financial management, leading reporting, budgeting, and financial assessments while ensuring compliance and driving performance. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with significant leadership experience in manufacturing. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for growth and transformation leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Outstanding pension contributions

Private healthcare

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role, ideally in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on driving performance.
• Collaborative approach with ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the site's financial management.
• Lead delivery of accurate financial statements and reporting.
• Partner with Site Director to drive strategy and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and IFRS/GAAP standards.
• Deliver monthly performance analysis highlighting key trends.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Commercial acumen

Leadership flair

Analytical ability

Problem-solving ability

Collaboration skills

ERP and planning system experience

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Job description

Site Financial Controller - Grimsby - £75,000 - £83,000 + Excellent Bonus, Pension & Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible Working, Market-Leading Global Manufacturer

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded finance leader ready to take ownership of a key UK manufacturing site?

Chase & Holland are proud to be partnering with a forward thinking, international market leader based near Grimsby, to recruit a Site Financial Controller.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing business where finance is truly at the heart of strategy and growth. You'll be a key member of both the site leadership team and European regional finance group, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, efficiency, and long term value creation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus
• Flexible hybrid working and a 36.5 hour week promoting genuine work-life balance
• Outstanding pension contributions & private healthcare
• Clear, rapid career progression within an international group
• The chance to shape the financial future of a flagship UK site

Your Role

• As Site Financial Controller, you'll take full ownership of the site's financial management, ensuring accuracy, insight, and strategic influence across all operations.
• Lead the delivery of accurate financial statements and consolidated UK reporting
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles
• Partner with the Site Director and leadership team to drive strategy and profitability
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and IFRS/GAAP standards
• Lead and develop a talented UK finance team across management accounting, costing, and reporting
• Deliver monthly performance analysis, highlighting key trends, KPIs, and actionable insights
• Provide robust financial modelling on capital investments and strategic initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation across finance processes

About You

• We're looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership flair. You will bring:
• A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on driving performance
• A collaborative approach and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong ERP and planning system experience, with a passion for process improvement and transformation
• The drive, energy, and curiosity to challenge the norm and make a lasting impact

Why This Role?

This isn't just another finance job - it's a strategic leadership position in a high-profile, growth-oriented business that values innovation and empowers its people. You'll enjoy visibility at European level, the chance to lead transformation projects, and a clear pathway for progression within the group.

If you're ready to make your mark and lead a best-in-class finance function within a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity