Financial Controller

We are looking for an operations and commercial focused Financial Controller to join our senior finance and site leadership team. This is a high-impact role where you will provide critical financial insight, influence strategic decision-making, and drive year-on-year EBITDA improvement. Reporting to the CFO, ensuring robust financial governance, and partnering with operational teams across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting * Deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting with clear, insightful commentary * Own full balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and audit support * Lead the annual budget, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes * Oversee statutory, tax, and group reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, etc.) Business Partnering & Performance * Act as the key finance partner to Operations, Commercial, Sales, Procurement, and Shared Services * Develop and enhance reporting (including ERP systems) to support data-driven decisions * Analyse sales, margin, and operational performance to identify opportunities and risks * Support commercial activities including tender processes Inventory & Costing * Responsible for financial reporting of inventory across the business * Setting annual standard costs and tracking actual performance against them * Analyse and explain variances, ensuring operational understanding CAPEX * Oversee CAPEX planning, approval, and performance vs budget * Produce and present business cases for investment * Support major site investments and future development projects Operational & Strategic Impact * Drive cost-saving initiatives and track EBITDA impact * Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working * Contribute to long-term strategic growth through financial insight Leadership & Team Development * Lead, coach, and develop a small finance team * Drive performance, succession planning, and continuous development * Foster strong relationships across the business and external stakeholders What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications * Professionally qualified accountant (or QBE) * Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (minimum 3 years) * Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS * Experience with standard costing and operational finance * Advanced Excel skills Skills & Attributes Strong communicator, able to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment A natural leader who can motivate and develop others Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking, growing business Play a critical role in shaping financial and operational performance Work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions Opportunity to lead change, drive improvements, and develop your career