Financial Controller in Greater Manchester

Job description

A highly skilled Plant Finance Controller to lead financial operations at a manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and relevance of financial indicators and management tools, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the preparation and monitoring of the plant's operating budget, coordinating inputs across departments.
• Oversee the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), including contract management and investment profitability analysis.
• Forecast future P&L performance and monitor weekly spend against budget.
• Prepare management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze profitability by customer and product.

Costing & Controls

• Define and update standard costs (e.g., hourly rates, raw materials).
• Ensure accurate pricing and quotation processes through collaboration with other departments.
• Supervise budgetary control processes and monitor action plans.
• Analyze customer credit risk and make informed decisions.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (tax, labour, accounting).
• Manage company insurance policies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
• Uphold internal regulations and Group Policies on Equal Opportunities, Environment, Health & Safety, and Quality.

Team Leadership & Development

• Develop and implement training plans for direct reports.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and define development action plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team growth.

Key skills and Requirements

• Health and Safety
• Client Orientation
• Teamwork
• Self-control
• Analytical Thinking
• Innovation / Initiative
• Impact and Influence
• People management and development
• Strategic Vision

Benefits

You will be joining a growing and well-established manufacturing business on a permanent basis, salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, plus 15% bonus and 4.5% pension. Plus, additional benefits to be discussed.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Manchester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English