Financial Controller

Anderson Knight are delighted to be recruiting a Financial Controller/Site Finance Lead for our Scottish based client. As the senior finance person on site, you will be the trusted business partner to the Site Director. You will oversee the full site P&L, with a clear focus on optimising EBITDA, stock and cash. The role is hands on and varied, and its scope can grow as far as you want to take it. Senior, visible role on a site leadership team with full P&L oversight. Scope to shape the role and develop within the wider group.ResponsibilitiesAct as finance business partner to the Site Lead and leadership team, giving clear insight and constructive challenge, and working with colleagues at every level from shop floor to senior managementWork with budget holders to manage, control and challenge spend, both direct and overheadSupport continuous improvement through robust analysis and validation of efficiency and cost-saving initiativesProduce accurate daily variance reporting, weekly P&L and monthly management informationOwn the site's quarterly reforecasts, annual budget and standard setting, working closely with the group FP&A teamLead the weekly and monthly capture of risks and opportunitiesAct as the first gatekeeper for capital investment, supporting capex appraisals and tracking spend and benefits against business casesContribute to product portfolio decisions through the S&OP processSupport weekly and monthly payroll with accuracy and strong controlsEnsure compliance with group internal controls and keep balance sheet reconciliations to a high standardManage one direct report and deputise for the Operations Finance Controller when requiredChampion process standardisation, automation and AI initiativesQualificationsQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a reasonable length of post qualified experienceRequired SkillsManufacturing experience, with a good understanding of the demands of daily variance and weekly P&L reportingStrong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with credibility from the shop floor to the site leadExperience of month-end reporting, regular forecasts and annual budgetsPreferred SkillsSenior, visible role on a site leadership team with full P&L oversightA profitable, growing business with a recent product launchScope to shape the role and develop within the wider groupOpen, supportive cultureEqual Opportunity StatementHow to apply To apply or to find out more, please get in touch with an up to date CV. Applications are treated in strict confidence.