The 12-month Financial Controller provides leadership and oversight of all financial operations within a heavy industry manufacturing environment. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with statutory obligations, and work alongside the General Manager to deliver insights to support operational and commercial decision-making. The incumbent combines audit discipline with management accounting expertise to strengthen governance, optimize performance, and drive sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
* Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
* Support the GM with the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
* Provide variance analysis and commentary to management.
* Take the lead of ensuring balance sheet reconciliations and up to date
* Coordinate external audit processes for a first-time general-purpose audit.
* Implement and monitor internal control frameworks
Management Accounting & Operational Support
* Partner with operations to analyze production costs & inventory
* Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for investment decisions.
* Develop KPIs and dashboards to track performance.
* Be the finance lead for the implementation of Microsoft Business Central.
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff.
* Build cross-functional collaboration with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.
* Promote knowledge sharing and succession planning.
Strategic Projects & Stakeholder Engagement
* Support executive leadership with board reporting and strategic planning
* Contribute to transformation projects such as automation and digital finance initiatives.
* Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
* Audit outcomes and compliance levels.
* Achievement of budget, forecast, and cash flow targets.
* Cost efficiency and margin improvement.
* Employee engagement and retention within the finance team.
* Delivery of strategic projects on time and within budget.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
* 7–10 years' finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
* Audit background (Big 4 or mid-tier firm experience highly regarded).
* Strong management accounting expertise, ideally within heavy industry or manufacturing.
* Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, financial modelling, and reporting tools.
Specialist Skills
* Financial Reporting: Expert in statutory and management reporting and financial controls.
* Audit & Risk Management: Strong knowledge of audit processes, internal controls, and risk frameworks.
* Management Accounting: Skilled in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
* Systems & Technology: Advanced ERP and financial systems capability; data-driven decision-making.
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial strategy with business objectives.
* People Leadership: Builds capability, mentors staff, and fosters accountability.
* Change Management: Leads transformation projects and adapts to evolving business needs.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates effectively with executives, regulators, and external partners.
* Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrates high standards of professional conduct and confidentiality.
* Analytical Thinking: Applies critical thinking to complex financial and operational challenges.
* Collaboration: Works effectively across functions to achieve shared goals.
* Resilience: Maintains composure and focus in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
* Influence & Impact: Persuades and negotiates effectively to achieve outcomes.
Stakeholders
* Internal: CEO, GM, Operations Managers, Supply Chain, HR, IT, Finance Team.
* External: Auditors, banks, regulators, insurers, consultants, and vendors.
This role provides exposure to strategic leadership, capital investment, and operational transformation projects. Subject to how the business evolves there is a high degree of probability this role will transition into a full time CFO role.
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