Strategic Finance Controller – Manufacturing

Butler Rose; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose in Northampton seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function in a growing manufacturing business. You’ll partner with operations to drive profitability, deliver performance reporting, and ensure robust financial control.

Reporting to the MD, you’ll manage budgeting, cash flow, and compliance, guiding a team and interfacing with auditors, banks and advisers to support strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with UK or international credentials.
• Experience in Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, stock management and operational finance knowledge.
• Commercially aware with stakeholder influence.
• Proven leadership and people management.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team with high performance standards.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs and board packs.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Provide insightful financial analysis for commercial decisions.
• Oversee statutory accounts and year-end audits.
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor costs, inventory valuation and margins.
• Drive improvements in reporting, controls and processes.
• Collaborate with production and operations to improve profitability.
• Lead capex analysis and investment appraisals.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks and advisers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic financial planning

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Butler Rose in Northampton seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function in a growing manufacturing business. You’ll partner with operations to drive profitability, deliver performance reporting, and ensure robust financial control.

Reporting to the MD, you’ll manage budgeting, cash flow, and compliance, guiding a team and interfacing with auditors, banks and advisers to support strategic decision making.