A well-established and leading manufacturer based near Huddersfield is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to join its senior management team. This is a hands-on, broad-ranging role with real influence — the kind of position where you’ll be a visible and trusted business partner to the senior leadership team, with genuine ownership of the finance function.
If you’re a qualified accountant (or QBE) with solid manufacturing experience behind you and you’re ready to take the next step into a role with real scope, this one is worth a serious look.
What you’ll be doing: - Taking full ownership of the finance function, including month-end and year-end processes from start to finish
- Producing accurate and insightful monthly management accounts, board packs and financial reporting
- Owning budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, working closely with the senior leadership team
- Business partnering with operations, production and commercial teams — providing insight, challenge and commercial guidance
- Overseeing product costing, margin analysis, stock valuation and variance reporting
- Driving improvements in financial controls, processes and reporting across the business
- Preparing statutory accounts and acting as the key point of contact for external auditors
- Managing day-to-day cash flow, treasury and working capital
- Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
- Supporting strategic projects, capex appraisals and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
What we’re looking for: - ACCA or CIMA qualified (or QBE) with a solid post-qualification track record
- Manufacturing experience is essential — ideally gained in an SME or group environment
- Strong working knowledge of product costing, standard costing and stock accounting
- Confident across statutory reporting, management accounts and budgeting
- Solid technical grounding in UK GAAP and current reporting standards
- Advanced Excel skills, plus experience with ERP and mid-tier finance systems
- Commercially astute — able to translate the numbers into insight the wider business can act on
- Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels including the senior leadership team
- Well organised, deadline-driven and calm under pressure
- Previous experience managing and developing a finance team
Why this role? - A broad, hands-on remit with real ownership of the finance function
- Visible, trusted role within the senior leadership team
- A well-established and respected manufacturer with strong direction and growth ambitions
- Genuine scope to shape processes, controls and reporting
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment
- Convenient Huddersfield-area location with easy access from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and across West Yorkshire
For immediate consideration, apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details.