Finatal
Financial Controller
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Finance Controller – 12-Month FTC
Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid)
Salary: £80,000 – £110,000
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Finatal are partnering with an investor-backed manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The business is entering a key phase of growth and operational change and requires an experienced finance leader to provide stability, strengthen financial controls, and support the senior leadership team through a busy period.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the timely delivery of month-end reporting, maintaining a robust financial control environment, and providing clear financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to quickly understand the business, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements across the finance function.
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Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the month-end close
- Preparing accurate monthly management accounts
- Managing cash flow and working capital
- Leading the year-end audit process
- Ensuring balance sheet integrity
- Maintaining strong financial controls
- Partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and senior management
- Providing meaningful analysis around manufacturing performance, inventory, margins, and operational costs
- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and finance processes
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Requirements
The successful candidate will have previously held a Finance Controller position within an investor-backed manufacturing, engineering, or industrial business. You will be technically strong, commercially aware, and confident operating within a fast-paced environment where you can influence stakeholders across the organisation. Experience of leading finance teams, improving reporting processes, and supporting a PE-backed business through periods of growth or transformation will be highly advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Controller to join a dynamic manufacturing business, work closely with an experienced CFO, and make a tangible impact over the course of a 12-month assignment.
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