Financial Controller Malvern | £55,000–£70,000 + Bonus & Benefits
About the Company
At QS Recruitment we are recruiting a Financial Controller for a £20m turnover manufacturing business in the Malvern area.
About the Role
This is a hands‑on, commercially focused opportunity for an experienced finance professional who understands the financial challenges of a manufacturing environment. You'll take ownership of financial control and reporting while working closely with operational teams to improve cost visibility, stock accuracy and overall business performance. A key part of the role will be manufacturing accounting, so we're particularly interested in candidates with experience across standard costing, overhead absorption, inventory valuation and production cost analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Oversee manufacturing costs, including standard costing, overhead absorption and production variances.
- Manage stock valuation, inventory controls, stocktakes and reconciliation processes.
- Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), material costs and production performance.
- Provide financial insight and support to operational management, helping identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Oversee wider financial controls, cashflow, VAT, payroll, audit and statutory reporting.
- Support ongoing process improvements and future finance system development.
Qualifications
- Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant, or equivalent relevant experience.
Required Skills
- A strong background of manufacturing accounting and production cost control.
- Previous Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Manufacturing Accountant experience.
- Practical experience of standard costing, overhead absorption and stock valuation.
- Confident analysing BOMs, material costs and production variances.
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance/ERP systems.
- Someone commercially minded, hands‑on and comfortable working with operational stakeholders.
Pay range and compensation package
- Salary of £55,000–£70,000, depending on experience.
- Bonus potential of up to 10%.
- Pension and private healthcare.
- Life assurance and death-in-service cover.
- Opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function within an established manufacturing business.
Please note that this position is open to UK based applicants only
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