Site Financial Controller

Palatine Talent; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Site Financial Controller for its Lancashire operations. The role involves financial analysis, budget preparation, and compliance management, offering a salary of up to £75k plus bonuses. Applicants must have CIMA qualifications and experience in finance for manufacturing plants.

Benefits

15% Bonus

4.5% Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• CIMA qualified with experience in Finance for Manufacturing.
• Experience in a No 1 or No 2 Finance role.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and operation analysis for Plant control.
• Prepare Management accounts, KPI reporting, and Site Budget.
• Manage finance team and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

SAP knowledge

Education

CIMA qualification

Job description

09th June, 2025

Site Financial Controller opportunity with the UK subsidiary of a ₠3Bn t/o award winning, innovative, global leading manufacturer, and the World No 1 in delivering sustainable product solutions in its areas of expertise. As Site Financial Controller you'll be a pivotal member of the Site Leadership Team, working as the right hand of the Site Manager on site - remotely reporting to the UK Group Finance Director - with your remit including:

• Providing the Plant Management Team with financial and operation analysis, with narrative, to assist with effective Plant control.
• Preparation of Management accounts, balance sheets and cash flows.
• Local and Group level Management information and KPI reporting.
• Site Budget preparation, monitoring and control.
• Short, and longer term, P&L performance forecasts.
• Site investment modelling, analysis and reporting.
• Standard cost control (eg hourly rates, raw material, costs etc...)
• Supporting the preparation of tariffs and pricing/quotations.
• Customer risk analysis.
• Sales, margin and profitability analysis by customer and by product.
• Annual site performance assessment / Site action plans.
• Ensure Group standard compliance as well as compliance with tax, labour and accounting regulations.
• Managing company insurance policies.
• Managing a small finance team.

Applicants should be CIMA qualified with previous experience of working as the No 1 in Finance for a Manufacturing Plant, or someone who has been a No 2 and is ready to make the step. SAP experience is essential as are excellent communication skills and the gravitas / personality to forge strong relationships across all areas of the business. Salary to £75k with benefits including 15% Bonus, 4.5% pension, 25 days holidays (Plus BHs). This is a site-based role (no hybrid) and applicants should live within a sensible commute of Wigan. Contact us today for full details on this excellent opportunity with a business we hold in the highest regard and have worked with for many years.

Northwest based with UK wide coverage, Palatine Talent supports the recruitment needs of companies from Owner Managed Businesses/SMES to UK divisions of large multinationals and FTSEs. We recruit across disciplines including (but not exclusive to) Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Commercial, Health & Safety, Procurement and Supply Chain, representing professionals who are Part Qualified or Qualified in their field of expertise. Our mission statement is "Empowering Meaningful Progression" and we achieve this through providing companies with professionals who'll add real value and make a real difference, and through presenting the very best career opportunities to our candidate network.

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits