Strategic Finance Controller – Manufacturing, Flexible Hours

ICAEW; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

ICAEW, a Somerset-based manufacturing business, is seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function and partner with senior leaders to drive performance and growth.

You will lead the finance team, deliver monthly management accounts, manage budgeting and forecasting, and provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience as Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner
• Manufacturing/production sector experience
• Strong understanding of stock, inventory and cost accounting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive hands-on approach with attention to detail
• Experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting
• Ability to influence and challenge senior decision-makers

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Own budgeting, forecasting and business planning
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight
• Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury
• Partner with production teams to drive performance improvements
• Oversee stock, inventory and cost accounting
• Develop robust financial controls, systems and reporting processes
• Manage statutory reporting, audits and compliance
• Support strategic projects and capital investment decisions
• Provide financial leadership across the organisation

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Cost accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

ICAEW, a Somerset-based manufacturing business, is seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function and partner with senior leaders to drive performance and growth.

You will lead the finance team, deliver monthly management accounts, manage budgeting and forecasting, and provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced production environment.