Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will play a critical role in steering the organisation’s accounting and finance functions, focusing on enhancing operational performance and ensuring the integrity of financial data across the board. This position exists to embed robust internal controls, streamline business processes, and deliver clear, actionable financial insights that support decision-making and sustainable growth. Operating within an environment underpinned by ERP systems such as NetSuite, the successful candidate will engage closely with various teams to optimise financial accuracy and promote continuous improvement initiatives that elevate overall efficiency and accountability.

The core purpose of this role is to lead and refine the comprehensive financial management activities, including the oversight of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting cycles. The individual appointed as Financial Controller will be responsible for supervising day-to-day finance operations — encompassing the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and cash management — to ensure precision and compliance. Beyond routine accounting duties, the role demands a strategic approach to developing scalable accounting policies and procedures designed to support a period of sustained business growth and evolving operational demands.

In this capacity, the Financial Controller will act as a trusted business partner to leadership, collaborating across operations, production, and purchasing teams to improve financial visibility and cost control. Identifying trends through monitoring key financial and operational metrics will enable this role to provide insightful recommendations that drive margin improvements and strengthen profitability. The Finance Controller’s remit will also extend to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, underpinning sound financial analysis and forecasting capabilities that inform strategic decisions.

This position requires hands-on involvement in the enhancement of the ERP platform and related reporting tools, ensuring data integrity and boosting the effectiveness of financial workflows. Familiarity with NetSuite will be a significant advantage, alongside strong Microsoft Excel skills to support complex financial modelling and reporting. Compliance forms a vital aspect of the role, with responsibilities including managing audits, tax filings, and adherence to relevant statutory requirements.

The Financial Controller will lead a finance team, nurturing a culture of ownership, rigour, and continuous improvement. Leadership experience is essential, as this role requires the ability to mentor and develop accounting professionals while fostering a collaborative environment that enhances service delivery across the finance function. The role typically reports to senior management and demands strong communication skills to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for a variety of stakeholders.

This role is permanent and based onsite, requiring the incumbent to embed themselves fully within the operational rhythm of the organisation. The ability to balance strategic oversight with detailed execution will be key to success, alongside a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and demonstrated expertise in financial controls and business process optimisation.

To be considered for this role, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. While CPA or MBA qualifications are preferred, substantial experience in progressive financial roles will carry significant weight. The ideal candidate will bring at least eight years of accounting and finance exposure within a manufacturing environment, including four or more years managing teams and leading finance operations.

This vacancy sits within the finance consultancy sector of the broader manufacturing industry, offering a challenging and rewarding position for a seasoned professional committed to driving business improvement through meticulous financial leadership and operational excellence.