At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control and reporting while driving improvements in processes and efficiency.
- Company: Large, complex UK manufacturing business with a strong finance leadership team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment with the chance to shape the finance function.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-profile leadership role during a period of change.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong financial control and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are exclusively supporting a large, complex UK manufacturing business to appoint a Financial Controller in a high‑profile leadership role. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position sits on the Finance Leadership Team and plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and supporting the business through a period of change. This is a pivotal hire, offering the opportunity to bring stability, leadership and direction to the operational finance function while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and group.
The role has broad scope across financial control, statutory reporting, audit and governance, alongside responsibility for improving processes and driving greater efficiency within a complex ERP and manual reporting landscape, while also providing clear insight and commentary to support commercial decision‑making.
Key responsibilities- Leading financial control, reporting integrity and governance across the business.
- Overseeing statutory accounts and group reporting requirements.
- Managing relationships with internal and external auditors.
- Driving improvements in financial controls, processes and risk management.
- Managing, developing and supporting a large finance team.
- Reviewing working capital performance and supporting cash flow planning.
- Acting as a key finance partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong technical accounting and financial control background.
- Experience operating within a large, complex organisation (ideally manufacturing or FMCG businesses).
- Proven leadership capability with the ability to influence at senior level.
- A pragmatic, hands‑on approach with the ability to drive improvement and support large teams through change.
This opportunity will suit an experienced Financial Controller or a senior finance leader ready to step into a broader, high‑impact role within a complex organisation, with genuine scope to shape, influence and add value across the finance function and wider business.
Financial Controller in Peterborough employer: The One
Join a leading UK manufacturing business that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work environment in Peterborough. As a Financial Controller, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and the opportunity to lead a talented finance team while driving meaningful change within the organisation. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, this role provides a unique chance to influence financial strategy and contribute to the company's success during a pivotal period.
