Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller

Russell Taylor Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller in Chester to lead the UK finance function within a growing manufacturing group.

The role combines financial and management accounting, cost control, and strong SOX governance, with hands-on leadership of the finance team and close collaboration with production and group reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACA/ACCA or CIMA and strong manufacturing finance background.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing a finance team.
• Solid SOX experience including controls, testing and remediation.
• Good understanding of management and financial accounting.
• Experience with manufacturing costing and multi-site/international exposure.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team with coaching and direction.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, month-end and reporting.
• Support manufacturing costing, inventory, WIP and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with production/operational teams to improve costs and financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and group reporting.
• Strengthen local financial controls within a SOX environment.
• Assist SOX testing, audits and remediation.
• Coordinate with US finance teams on group reporting and transformations.
• Drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Team management

SOX controls

Management accounting

Financial accounting

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller

Vacancy Title: Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller

Vacancy Title: Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller Contract Type: Permanent Location: Chester Industry: MANUFACTURING Salary: Competitive- Can discuss on screening call Start Date: 2026-09-23 REF: J91988597 Contact Name: Hannah Williams Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 2 days ago

Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller

Location: - Chester

Salary: - Competitive- Can discuss on screening call

Are you a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing experience, proven people management skills and a solid background in SOX controls?

We are looking for a Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller to join a growing manufacturing business, operating as part of a rapidly expanding group.

This is a hands-on finance leadership role, combining financial and management accounting, manufacturing finance, financial controls and team management. You will play a key role in strengthening the finance function, improving processes and ensuring the UK operation meets the reporting and governance requirements of the wider group.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, providing coaching, support and direction.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, month-end and financial reporting.
• Support manufacturing costing, inventory, WIP and variance analysis.
• Work closely with production and operational teams to understand costs and improve financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and group reporting.
• Own and strengthen local financial controls within a SOX environment.
• Support SOX testing, internal/external audits and control remediation.
• Work with US finance teams on group reporting, processes and finance transformation projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

The Person

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong manufacturing finance experience.
• Proven experience managing, coaching and developing a finance team.
• Strong SOX experience, including controls, testing, audit and remediation.
• Good understanding of management accounting, financial accounting and manufacturing costs.
• Experience working on Multi-sites or international exposure.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience.

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