Location: Northamptonshire (Office Based)
Salary: £70,000 - £ 80,000
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing business for a commercially focused Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, with genuine progression potential and exposure to strategic decision-making.
Reporting directly to the Executive Directors, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, and governance, while also driving systems improvements and supporting operational performance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all financial control activities and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
* Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
* Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements.
* Support year-end audits and attend board meetings in an advisory capacity.
* Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
* Drive improvements to ERP and finance systems, reporting, and processes.
* Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance and efficiency.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic business decisions.
About You
* Qualified Chartered Accountant or finalist nearing completion.
* Previous experience within a manufacturing or trading environment.
* Strong understanding of management accounts, cash flow, balance sheets, credit control, and ledgers.
* Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ambitious, inquisitive, and keen to progress into a senior leadership role.
* Comfortable in a hands-on manufacturing environment and able to build credibility across the business.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business and provides a clear pathway for an ambitious finance professional looking to progress towards Finance Director level
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year