Strategic Financial Controller – UK/US Growth & Bonus

OM Search Consultants LTD; Leicester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Share Scheme

Job summary

OM Search Consultants LTD is representing a fast-growing UK manufacturing SME seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to run the finance function and partner with the CEO on commercial decisions. The role covers UK and US operations, consolidation and growing governance across the group.

You'll lead monthly reporting, budgets and forecasting, drive commercial analysis to improve revenue and margins, and oversee controls, with exposure to cross-border compliance and potential future M&A

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong Financial Controller or Head of Finance experience in a growing SME.
• Manufacturing or international exposure is highly desirable.
• You’ll be commercially minded, confident, challenging senior leaders, and balancing detailed financial control with strategic decision-making.
• Experience with US entities, consolidation, M&A or due diligence is a real advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting and insightful board packs.
• Budgets, forecasts and long‑term modelling.
• Commercial analysis to improve revenue, margin and cost control.
• UK & US consolidation and cross-border compliance.
• Financial controls, governance and tax integrity.
• Stakeholder relationships with auditors, banks and advisers.
• Process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Transaction readiness for future investment or M&A activity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic finance

Leadership

Consolidation

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

OM Search Consultants LTD is representing a fast-growing UK manufacturing SME seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to run the finance function and partner with the CEO on commercial decisions. The role covers UK and US operations, consolidation and growing governance across the group.

You'll lead monthly reporting, budgets and forecasting, drive commercial analysis to improve revenue and margins, and oversee controls, with exposure to cross-border compliance and potential future M&A