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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 600 - 800 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to support a manufacturing organisation through a period of growth and operational change. This is a hands-on role with strategic responsibility, overseeing financial operations, planning, reporting, and commercial decision support.

You'll partner closely with operations, sales, and technical teams, while shaping forward-looking financial strategy and supporting long-term growth initiatives.

This is a contract role for around 3-6 months. The office is based in Southampton, with 1 day a week working from home. 

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial control, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
 Define annual financial metrics and support long-term (5-year) planning
 Support cost analysis for bids, proposals, and COGS improvement
 Oversee cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
 Manage statutory filings (incl. Companies House) and audit readiness
 Support equity reporting and future capital structure planning
 Provide commercial input into bids, pricing, and project costings
 Work across business functions to align financial and operational performance
 Develop capability across the finance team
 Evaluate M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships
 Ensure financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, PowerBI) are scalable and effective

About You

Essential:
 Proven experience as a Financial Controller in manufacturing
 Ability to work both strategically and hands-on
 Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills
 Good cross-functional communication and business partnering experience

Desirable:
 Experience supporting M&A or corporate transactions
 Multi-site or international finance exposure
 ERP + PowerBI experience

Personal Attributes
 High energy and proactive mindset
 Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
 Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
 "Player-coach" leadership style with executive presence

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