Financial Controller - Manufacturing Industry

Our client is a highly regarded and progressive SME supplying the construction sector. With a strong reputation in its market and ambitious growth plans, the business is now seeking to appoint a Financial Controller in a newly created role. Reporting directly to the CEO, this position has been created to bring the finance function in-house from a previous group shared services environment. It offers a rare opportunity to play a leading role in establishing a modern, commercially focused finance function from the ground up, with a clear mandate to improve reporting, controls and business performance. Key responsibilities will include full ownership of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring timely, accurate and insightful reporting to support strategic decision-making. The role will lead the development of live financial reporting through Microsoft Business Central, alongside the implementation of meaningful Power BI dashboards and KPI metrics across the business. The role will take a lead in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and cashflow management, providing clear analysis and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team. A strong focus will be placed on cost control, margin improvement, and driving commercial insight across operations. We are seeking a commercially astute, hands-on and forward-thinking finance professional with experience in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong technical management accounting expertise, alongside experience of ERP systems, finance transformation, and reporting improvement. This role will appeal to an ambitious individual looking to step into a broad, high-impact role, with significant ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to help shape the financial direction of a growing business