Financial Controller

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We are partnering with a highly respected, fast-growing global manufacturing organisation to appoint a seasoned Financial Controller to lead the finance agenda across Europe and Asia. This business combines engineering excellence with a strong commercial growth trajectory, backed by a leading private equity firm.
This role represents a rare opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take full ownership of a multi-site international finance function, providing strategic insight, operational leadership, and strong financial governance within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Partnering
Act as the go-to strategic finance partner for regional operations and general management.
Lead AOP, forecasting cycles, and monthly performance reviews.
Support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and operational planning.
Accounting, Controls & Compliance
Own the month-end close across European & Asian sites.
Maintain strong internal controls and uphold GAAP and local statutory standards.
Support external and internal audits and ensure regional regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing Finance & Costing
Oversee standard costing, BOM/routing accuracy, overhead rates, and variance analysis.
Drive material and labour productivity reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting & Insight
Deliver timely P&L results, KPIs, working capital analysis, and inventory performance.
Build dashboards that give leadership clear, proactive insights.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and elevate a talented accounting and finance team.
Drive cross-regional process standardisation and data integrity projects.
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience at Financial Controller within manufacturing
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong multi-site leadership exposure (international preferred).
Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory, and plant accounting.
A hands-on, problem-solving mindset and the confidence to influence senior leaders.

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Location:
Staines-Upon-Thames
Salary:
£100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance;Accountancy

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