Your new company
We're supporting a global FMCG manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of a Site Financial Controller for a large complex manufacturing facility.
This is a highly visible leadership role within a production site, with a focus on operational improvement and strategic development. Reporting to the European Head of Finance and partnering closely with site-based operational leaders, this role offers the opportunity to influence decision-making at both a local and international level.
Your new role
As Site Financial Controller, you will provide end-to-end financial leadership across the manufacturing operation, acting as the senior finance lead on site and a trusted business partner to the wider leadership team. Managing a team of Finance Business Partners and Finance Analysts, you will take ownership of financial performance, reporting, forecasting, governance and operational support.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading all site finance activities across manufacturing, operations and supply chain.
Providing robust financial insight and challenge to operational stakeholders.
Managing budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and performance reporting.
Driving improvements across labour costs, manufacturing efficiencies, utilities and variable cost performance.
Supporting site strategy by identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
Leading month-end, balance sheet ownership, controls and audit readiness.
Overseeing inventory, product costing and working capital management.
Supporting business cases, capital investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Developing and mentoring a finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Utilising SAP S/4HANA to deliver accurate reporting and actionable insights.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience operating within a manufacturing, FMCG or similarly complex operational environment.
You will possess:
Strong manufacturing finance experience.
Proven experience partnering with operational and factory leadership teams.
Excellent understanding of standard costing, product costing, inventory and operational finance.
Strong forecasting, budg...
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