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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Staines, Surrey

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

We are partnering with a highly respected, fast‑growing global manufacturing organisation to appoint a seasoned Financial Controller to lead the finance agenda across Europe and Asia. This business combines engineering excellence with a strong commercial growth trajectory, backed by a leading private equity firm.

This role represents a rare opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take full ownership of a multi‑site international finance function, providing strategic insight, operational leadership, and strong financial governance within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Partnering

Act as the go‑to strategic finance partner for regional operations and general management.
Lead AOP, forecasting cycles, and monthly performance reviews.
Support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and operational planning. 

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

Own the month‑end close across European & Asian sites.
Maintain strong internal controls and uphold GAAP and local statutory standards.
Support external and internal audits and ensure regional regulatory compliance. 

Manufacturing Finance & Costing

Oversee standard costing, BOM/routing accuracy, overhead rates, and variance analysis.
Drive material and labour productivity reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Reporting & Insight

Deliver timely P&L results, KPIs, working capital analysis, and inventory performance.
Build dashboards that give leadership clear, proactive insights. 

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and elevate a talented accounting and finance team.
Drive cross‑regional process standardisation and data integrity projects. 

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience at Financial Controller within manufacturing
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong multi‑site leadership exposure (international preferred).
Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory, and plant accounting.
A hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset and the confidence to influence senior leaders

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