The financial controller will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, provide strategic insights, and support cost management, evolving into a key business partner as the company grows.

Client Details

A leading business in the aerospace manufacturing / engineering industry providing a full service to the major players in the industry

Description

• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate requirements.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with site management to align financial plans with business objectives.

• Manage cost control by monitoring production expenses, overheads, and inventory valuation, identifying areas for efficiency improvements.

• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies while strengthening financial controls and risk management.

• Provide financial insights and strategic support to site leadership, aiding decision-making and long-term planning.

• Lead and develop the site finance team, fostering collaboration across departments to drive financial and operational success.

Profile

The ideal candidate should be or show:

- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

- Experienced in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management within a manufacturing or engineering (or similar) environment.

- Ability to go beyond compliance and reporting, providing proactive financial insights that drive business decisions.

- A proactive approach to identifying efficiencies, managing risks, and supporting a fast-paced, evolving business.

- Confident in presenting financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, working collaboratively across teams.

Job Offer

- Salary of c.£60,000 - dependent on experience

- Matched Pension

- Company bonus scheme

- 25 days annual leave + bank holiday