Controls Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group are partnering with a well-established and highly innovative manufacturing business to appoint a Controls Manager into a pivotal, high-visibility role. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong controls professional to step into a position where they can genuinely shape and strengthen the control environment across a growing UK operation.

This role sits at the heart of the finance function, working closely with senior stakeholders. With the business continuing to scale, the volume and complexity of controls activity is increasing significantly, making this a particularly exciting time to join and make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

As Controls Manager, you'll take ownership of the internal controls landscape across the manufacturing sites. You'll act as a key partner to finance and operational teams, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and high-quality financial reporting.

You'll also collaborate with an international network of finance professionals, contributing to global initiatives and best practice sharing across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end internal controls framework, including risk assessments, control design, and effectiveness testing
• Act as the go-to expert on internal controls and corporate governance, supporting both finance and non-finance teams
• Identify control gaps and risks, driving timely and effective remediation plans
• Play a central role in audit readiness, acting as a key contact for internal and external reviews
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and strengthen controls
• Oversee and review controls testing outputs, ensuring consistency and quality across teams
• Support balance sheet integrity through regular reviews and challenge of accounting judgements
• Lead quarterly accounting review cycles, including stakeholder presentations and follow-ups
• Contribute to wider strategic projects, including global assessments and policy standardisation

About You

We're looking for a confident, commercially aware finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

You'll bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent)
• Experience within a manufacturing or similarly complex environment
• Strong background in internal controls, audit, or compliance frameworks
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence

You'll stand out if you:

• Build credibility quickly across diverse teams
• Take ownership and see initiatives through to completion
• Are naturally curious, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrate integrity and sound judgement in all situations

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to shape the financial governance of a growing manufacturing business while working closely with senior leadership. You'll gain exposure to international operations, lead meaningful change, and play a key role in elevating finance standards across the organisation.

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