At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making for a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking business focused on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to influence change.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a team and work closely with senior leadership.
- Why this job: Shape financial performance and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing or FMCG.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70000 £ per year.
We are looking for an operations and commercial focused Financial Controller to join our senior finance and site leadership team.
This is a high-impact role where you will provide critical financial insight, influence strategic decision-making, and drive year-on-year EBITDA improvement.
Reporting to the CFO, ensuring robust financial governance, and partnering with operational teams across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting with clear, insightful commentary
- Own full balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and audit support
- Lead the annual budget, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes
- Oversee statutory, tax, and group reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, etc.) Business Partnering & Performance
- Act as the key finance partner to Operations, Commercial, Sales, Procurement, and Shared Services
- Develop and enhance reporting (including ERP systems) to support data-driven decisions
- Analyse sales, margin, and operational performance to identify opportunities and risks
- Support commercial activities including tender processes Inventory & Costing
- Responsible for financial reporting of inventory across the business
- Setting annual standard costs and tracking actual performance against them
- Analyse and explain variances, ensuring operational understanding CAPEX
- Oversee CAPEX planning, approval, and performance vs budget
- Produce and present business cases for investment
- Support major site investments and future development projects Operational & Strategic Impact
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and track EBITDA impact
- Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working
- Contribute to long-term strategic growth through financial insight Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a small finance team
- Drive performance, succession planning, and continuous development
- Foster strong relationships across the business and external stakeholders What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications
- Professionally qualified accountant (or QBE)
- Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (minimum 3 years)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS
- Experience with standard costing and operational finance
- Advanced Excel skills Skills & Attributes Strong communicator, able to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment A natural leader who can motivate and develop others Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking, growing business Play a critical role in shaping financial and operational performance Work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions Opportunity to lead change, drive improvements, and develop your career
Financial Controller in Pinchbeck employer: Paranova Print and Packaging
At Paranova Print and Packaging, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety, efficiency, and teamwork. Our St Neots site is not only a hub of innovation but also a place where employees can grow through specialised training and development opportunities. Join us to be part of a progressive business that invests in its people and fosters a collaborative environment for meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Paranova Print and Packaging Recruitment Team
