Job Description
Financial Controller - PE backed Manufacturing Business, Barnsley
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, PE-backed manufacturing business based in Barnsley. This is a pivotal role for a qualified finance professional (CIMA/ACCA) currently in a Management Accountant or Finance Manager looking for a step up into a new role where they can add real value in a dynamic environment.
The Role
Reporting to the UK Managing Director with a dotted line into a Group Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of all financial operations for the UK entities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strategic financial management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Financial Management & Reporting: Lead monthly and annual management accounts and statutory reporting; ensure compliance with UK and US GAAP.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage budgeting cycles, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity control.
- Operational Finance: Partner with operations and supply chain to track COGS, inventory valuation, and production efficiency.
- Leadership: Manage and develop a small finance team (AP and Credit Control).
- Compliance & Audit: Act as key contact for auditors and ensure adherence to governance standards.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
- Proven experience in a finance role within manufacturing or other industrial sectors.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and ERP systems.
- Commercially astute with excellent analytical and leadership skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.
Salary & Benefits
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Annual Bonus
- Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long term career progression opportunities
- Exposure to a PE environment
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