CRA Consulting
Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Financial Controller to join a successful and growing manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong leadership skills to play a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
The successful candidate will lead and develop a small team while providing accurate costing and financial analysis to support business performance. You will work closely with operational and non-financial stakeholders across the organisation, helping to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare management accounts including variance analysis, financial performance reviews, and providing financial insights to support operational decision-making.
- Assisting in the preparation and management of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads and regions.
- Calculating and analysing stock globally.
- Interpret and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting to support business performance.
- Work collaboratively with operational and departmental leaders to provide financial guidance and support.
- Lead, motivate, and develop team members to consistently achieve objectives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement effective solutions.
- Support business change initiatives and adapt positively to evolving priorities.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of costing and financial data across multiple systems.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing finance, costing, or management accounting environment.
- Experience calculating and analysing direct labour, factory overheads, and product costings.
- Strong understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Excellent IT skills with confidence using multiple systems, including advanced Excel skills.
- Experience working with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Previous leadership experience with a proven ability to engage, motivate, and develop teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues.
- Excellent organizational skills and a flexible, hands-on approach.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement positive change.
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What's on Offer?
Our client is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. In return, the successful candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary.
- Non-contributory 15% pension scheme.
- Employee share ownership scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 32 days, increasing with service.
- Additional leave throughout the year for special occasions, family time, and community projects.
- Life assurance cover.
- Private healthcare.
- Health cash plan.
- Initial and ongoing training and development.
- On-site food and catering facilities.
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