Finance Controller (Manufacturing)

West Yorkshire
£60,000 per annum

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making within the business.

Reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, this is a highly autonomous and varied role where you will lead financial reporting, strengthen financial controls, and provide insightful analysis to senior leadership. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy partnering with stakeholders across the business to drive financial performance.

This role will be based from one main site, with regular travel to a second site.

The Role

As Finance Controller, you will lead the financial activities of the business and ensure robust financial controls are in place to maintain accuracy, compliance, and high-quality reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Managing the month-end process and ensuring group reporting deadlines are met
• Producing monthly board reports with clear commentary on business performance
• Delivering accurate financial reporting and insight to senior management
• Developing and embedding robust financial controls, policies, and procedures across the finance function
• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Analysing budget variances and providing recommendations to improve financial performance
• Acting as a business partner to department heads, supporting cost control and financial decision-making
• Managing and developing the purchase ledger and sales ledger teams
• Driving working capital improvements, including inventory and cash flow management
• Overseeing cash flow forecasting, payments, and banking approvals
• Managing year-end audit processes and compliance including VAT, Plastic Tax, EPR, PAYE, P11D, and corporate tax
• Ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements
• Liaising with the Group payroll team to ensure payroll accuracy
• Providing coaching, leadership, and development for the finance team

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical accounting experience along with the ability to influence and support decision-making across the business.

 You will ideally have:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (essential)
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, or significant relevant experience
• Proven experience producing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Experience managing year-end audits and financial compliance processes
• Strong financial controls and process improvement experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros advantageous)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop finance team members
• The confidence to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

If you're an experienced Finance Controller or Senior Finance Manager looking for your next challenge in a dynamic manufacturing business, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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