Financial Controller

Carlisle Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a Financial Controller for its Carlisle plant, responsible for overseeing financial performance, managing internal controls, and leading a team of three finance professionals. The role requires at least 5 years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment, strong financial control skills, and a relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
  • Opportunity to play a key part in the financial strategy of a global business
  • Directly influence performance and continuous improvement initiatives

About Our Client

My client are a leading global manufacturer. They serve a wide range of industries, partnering with some of the world's most respected companies, and operate with a strong focus on sustainability and continuous growth.

Job Description

  • Oversee financial key performance indicators, ensuring adherence to Group accounting standards, USGAAP, and local regulations
  • Maintain a robust internal controls framework and ensure compliance with internal policies
  • Lead and manage the finance team
  • Develop and review budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Track and analyse manufacturing costs, identifying and addressing variances from standard costs
  • Assist other plant departments in evaluating their cost performance
  • Identify financial issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor progress
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to achieve excellence in financial performance
  • Ensure the financial statements are accurate, in line with internal procedures and controls
  • Guarantee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Ability to lead and develop a team
  • Able to work to strict deadlines & strong time management
  • Strong business partnering & rapport building skills
  • Happy being 100% site based

What's on Offer

  • Salary circa £70,000-£80,000
  • Company car
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Company bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday
Contact
Sophie Herring
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6646452
Phone number
+44 151 255 3759

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Carlisle
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Herring
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3759
Job reference
JN-012025-6646452