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Plant Financial Controller

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton upon Trent

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

UK Plant Financial Controller 
Burton Upon Trent 
Full Time, Permanent 
£ Negotiable + Bonus 
 
SF Recruitment are partnering with an established UK manufacturing business is looking for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of financial control and reporting across two UK sites. 
Reporting into the UK Finance Director this role is critical in driving profitability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. You'll work closely with Operations and Manufacturing leaders, acting as a true business partner and providing clear, actionable financial insight. Strong experience within Manufacturing, Multi-site & Cost Accounting is essential. 
 
As the Financial Controller you will: 
- Full ownership of P&L and balance sheet for two UK manufacturing sites 
- Delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (UK GAAP / IFRS) 
- Lead site budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis 
- Control and track capital expenditure from project approval through to asset creation 
- Actively manage and improve working capital (inventory, receivables, payables) 
- Lead manufacturing cost accounting and performance analysis 
- Analyse production variances, labour efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption 
- Build and maintain operational dashboards (productivity, hours, efficiency) 
- Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives 
- Trusted advisor to Plant Managers and Operations teams 
- Support capital investment decisions, capacity planning, and efficiency projects 
- Provide insight into pricing, margins, and supply chain optimisation 
- Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness 
- Maintain compliance with UK statutory and tax requirements 
- Drive consistency and standardisation across sites 
 
About You 
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) 
- 5+ years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or plant finance 
- Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management 
- Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence operational leaders 
- Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (JD Edwards ideal) 
- Experience in multi-site environments; import/export exposure a plus 
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement 
 
This is a site-based role with ad-hoc travel between two UK locations, so a full driving licence is essential

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