Financial Controller

Derby £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + pension + Health cover My client is a well-established international manufacturing business and are seeking an experienced finance professional to join its leadership team in a key site-based role. Reporting directly to senior operational and financial leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, accurate accounting records, and delivering high-quality financial reporting to support business performance. This position offers excellent exposure across operations, shared services, and senior stakeholders, with opportunities to influence business improvement initiatives, forecasting accuracy, cost control, and working capital performance. Key Responsibilities: * Provide financial support to site leadership teams acting as a Business Partner * Prepare monthly management accounts and support a fast month-end close process * Lead financial reporting and forecasting activities, including quarterly forecasts and long-range planning * Support implementation and optimisation of finance systems, including ERP platforms * Manage and coordinate back-office finance activities * Drive improvements in working capital, forecasting accuracy, and cost control * Support capital planning and operational planning processes * Prepare standard costing information and support costing reviews * Produce VAT and statutory trading returns * Identify financial risks and opportunities requiring management attention * Support statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit activities * Assist with ad hoc financial and operational analysis as required * Promote finance best practice and continuous improvement across the business Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant, commercially minded finance professional with experience in a manufacturing environment and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Skills & Experience Required: * Qualified accountant preferred (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) * Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment * Strong commercial and operational finance capability * Experience using ERP/finance systems. * Advanced Excel and strong IT skills * Knowledge of costing systems and forecasting processes * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines * Experience supporting business improvement initiatives * Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK * Full UK driving licence required What’s on Offer: * Opportunity to play a key role within a growing international business * Broad operational and commercial exposure * Collaborative and supportive environment * Involvement in business transformation and improvement projects This role would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to combine strong technical accounting expertise with operational business partnering in a dynamic manufacturing environment