Strategic Finance Controller - Manufacturing Growth

Reed; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Strategic influence

Broad role with both strategic and ops

Supportive culture

Job summary

Reed is partnering with a long-established engineering and manufacturing business in Derby to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. The role combines strategic finance leadership with day-to-day operational finance responsibilities, reporting to the Operations Director.

You will lead the finance function, drive reporting accuracy, manage budgeting and cash flow, and influence senior decision-making. This hands-on position offers broad responsibilities, a path to influence at the senior

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant/QBE with finance leadership experience.
• Experience as Financial Controller or Finance Manager is essential.
• Strong management accounting, reporting, and financial planning expertise.
• Manufacturing/engineering/distribution or product-based experience is advantageous.
• Commercial awareness with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong systems skills and a track record of process improvement.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports, and financial analysis.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Manage year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors and advisors.
• Provide commercial insight and financial support to operational and sales teams.
• Monitor KPI performance and identify opportunities for profitability improvement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, VAT, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and improve financial systems, reporting, and processes.
• Manage and mentor finance team members.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Part Qualified Accountant / QBE

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Reed is partnering with a long-established engineering and manufacturing business in Derby to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. The role combines strategic finance leadership with day-to-day operational finance responsibilities, reporting to the Operations Director.

You will lead the finance function, drive reporting accuracy, manage budgeting and cash flow, and influence senior decision-making. This hands-on position offers broad responsibilities, a path to influence at the senior