Axon Moore have exclusively partnered with an SME manufacturing business based in Tameside who are seeking a driven and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the finance function, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making and drive financial performance within a fast-paced, operational environment.
The Role
You will take full ownership of the site’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and the delivery of meaningful insights to support strategic and operational decisions. Acting as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, you will play a central role in improving performance, efficiency, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the month-end close process and produce accurate, timely management accounts
Maintain full balance sheet ownership, ensuring reconciliations and controls are robust
Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, including variance analysis
Provide insightful financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
Oversee product costing, margin analysis, and manufacturing variances
Manage capex processes, including evaluation, tracking, and post-investment reviews
Drive working capital improvements across inventory, debtors, and creditors
Ensure compliance with group financial controls, audit requirements, and statutory reporting
Partner with senior stakeholders to identify cost savings, efficiency gains, and process improvements
Enhance finance systems, reporting, and data integrity
Support wider business functions and contribute to strategic initiatives
About You
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 5–10 years PQE
Strong technical finance background with advanced Excel and modelling skills
Commercially aware, with the confidence to challenge and influence decision-making
Analytical, proactive, and solutions-focused, with high attention to detail
Effective communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High integrity, strong work ethic, and a collaborative approach
For more information please apply for immediate consideration or contact Danny Kay at Axon Moore
Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year