Financial Controller

This is not a traditional commercial finance role – it is primarily cost-focused, with strong involvement in managing central costs including R&D, engineering, and corporate overheads. You will report into senior leadership and provide insightful, strategic financial support with a clear focus on cost control and process improvement.

Client Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Financial Controller to join a leading global manufacturing company. This key role focuses on financial control and cost management, supporting R&D and engineering teams across multiple business units.

Description

• Lead financial control for technology business units, focusing on budget management, cost reporting, and variance analysis.

• Oversee and develop the cost management processes, including charge-out rates and project time allocation for engineering teams.

• Manage a small, developing finance team (two direct reports).

• Partner closely with senior stakeholders (C-suite) to deliver accurate, timely financial insights.

• Support strategic initiatives including budgeting, year-end reporting, and process optimisation.

• Collaborate with tax teams to streamline complex cost structures and financial processes.

• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools; support the ongoing SAP transformation project.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

• Strong people management skills, ideally with experience leading small teams.

• Comfortable operating in a hands-on role where systems and processes may require development and improvement.

• Ability to work collaboratively with global teams and support complex financial structures.

• Familiarity with SAP or large ERP systems is desirable.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to both "run the numbers" and develop the role for greater efficiency and impact.

Job Offer

• Salary in the region of £55,000 to £70,000 DOE plus bonus.

• Lease car option available (salary sacrifice scheme).

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1 to 2 days on site).

• Generous holiday allowance.

• Pension scheme.