Strategic Financial Controller | Hybrid Growth & Automation

Alexander Daniels; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in the East Midlands seeks a qualified Financial Controller to lead its finance function. The role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, driving improvements in financial controls, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. You'll lead a small team, collaborate with senior leaders, and contribute to transformation projects. Offering hybrid working, this position is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a passion for process improvement.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong financial control experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience managing stock, margins, and inventory-related financials.
• Ability to influence at all levels in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and deliver clear, meaningful management reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, governance, and audit readiness.
• Deliver continuous improvement of systems and processes, including ERP optimization.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team.

Skills

Commercial business partnering

Leadership and team development

Strong Excel and ERP systems experience

Process improvement and systems automation capability

Strong communication and presentation skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A growing business in the East Midlands seeks a qualified Financial Controller to lead its finance function. The role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, driving improvements in financial controls, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. You'll lead a small team, collaborate with senior leaders, and contribute to transformation projects. Offering hybrid working, this position is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a passion for process improvement.