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Financial Controller

Ormskirk Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This is not a traditional commercial finance role - it is primarily cost-focused, with strong involvement in managing central costs including R&D, engineering, and corporate overheads. You will report into senior leadership and provide insightful, strategic financial support with a clear focus on cost control and process improvement.
  • Business well known for great culture
  • Flexible / hybrid working options

About Our Client

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Financial Controller to join a leading global manufacturing company. This key role focuses on financial control and cost management, supporting R&D and engineering teams across multiple business units.

Job Description



  • Lead financial control for technology business units, focusing on budget management, cost reporting, and variance analysis.


  • Oversee and develop the cost management processes, including charge-out rates and project time allocation for engineering teams.


  • Manage a small, developing finance team (two direct reports).


  • Partner closely with senior stakeholders (C-suite) to deliver accurate, timely financial insights.


  • Support strategic initiatives including budgeting, year-end reporting, and process optimisation.


  • Collaborate with tax teams to streamline complex cost structures and financial processes.


  • Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools; support the ongoing SAP transformation project.



The Successful Applicant



  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).


  • Strong people management skills, ideally with experience leading small teams.


  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on role where systems and processes may require development and improvement.


  • Ability to work collaboratively with global teams and support complex financial structures.


  • Familiarity with SAP or large ERP systems is desirable.


  • Strategic thinker with the ability to both "run the numbers" and develop the role for greater efficiency and impact.



What's on Offer



  • Salary in the region of £55,000 to £70,000 DOE plus bonus.


  • Lease car option available (salary sacrifice scheme).


  • Flexible hybrid working policy (1 to 2 days on site).


  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Pension scheme.



Contact
Charlie Wetton
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6748719
Phone number
+441512553753

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ormskirk
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charlie Wetton
Consultant phone
+441512553753
Job reference
JN-052025-6748719