Strategic Financial Controller - Hybrid, Multi-Site Manufacturing

Kenton Black; Accrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Kenton Black are recruiting a Financial Controller for a growing multi-site manufacturing business in East Lancashire. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee the finance team, run monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, VAT and statutory reporting, and support audit requirements.

You will partner with operational managers to drive financial performance across regions, optimise processes and develop a high-performing finance function within a dynamic, growing business.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) with strong financial discipline.
• Experience leading finance teams and managing audits.
• Solid ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory accounts with auditors.
• Lead year-end close, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Drive VAT and statutory reporting obligations across sites.
• Oversee multi-site financial operations and governance.
• Act as finance business partner to operational managers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Kenton Black are recruiting a Financial Controller for a growing multi-site manufacturing business in East Lancashire. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee the finance team, run monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, VAT and statutory reporting, and support audit requirements.

You will partner with operational managers to drive financial performance across regions, optimise processes and develop a high-performing finance function within a dynamic, growing business.